50 ruble gold coin Yaroslavl 2010 1/4 oz Russia

Yaroslavl (on the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of the city) – The Church of John Predtechi

Minting quality: Proof
Fineness: 999/1000
Fine weight: 7,78g
Diameter: 22.60mm (±0.15)
Thickness: 1.60mm (±0.25)
Circulation: 1500
Mintage: Moscow Mint (MMD)
Edge: 134 corrugations

Front

In the center – the emblem of the Bank of Russia (double-headed eagle with wings down, below – the semicircular inscription “Bank of Russia”), framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the circle – top: “Fifty rubles”. Below you can see information about the class of precious metal and alloy, in the center – date of issue “2010”, on the right – fine metal content and the mint mark.

Back

In the center – a picture of the church of St. John the Baptist, on the right – the bell tower, above – the inscription: “The church of John Predtechi”, below – the inscription: “Yaroslavl”.

History

Yaroslavl is a city in Russia and ranks among the third largest cities in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation. The city is a transport hub from which railroad lines and roads branch off in the direction of Moscow, Vologda, Rybinsk, Kostroma, Ivanovo and Kirov.

Yaroslavl is one of the oldest Russian cities, founded in the 11th century and experiencing its heyday in the 17th century. In 2010, the city celebrated its millennial anniversary. The historical center of the city at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.