Medal - Moscow Kremlin Resurrection Gate / Angel

Series: Moscow Kremlin

Obverse

The medal depicts the Resurrection Gate and a statue of Archangel Michael on the roof of the chapel in front of it. This architectural complex with two towers and arches, a recognizable symbol of the Kremlin, was built in the 18th century and formed part of the Kremlin's defensive complex. The statue of Archangel Michael symbolized the capital's defense against enemies. Archangel Michael is one of the most revered archangels in Orthodoxy, considered the protector and patron of warriors. The gate and chapel complex was an important element of the Kremlin's ceremonial entrance and also served as a venue for ceremonial events.
The medal also contains inscriptions.

Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin

Lettering:
МОСКОВСКИЙ КРЕМЛЬ
ВОСКРЕСЕНСКИЕ ВОРОТА XVII в.
АНГЕЛ СТОЯЩИЙ НА КРЫШЕ ЧАСОВНИ
THE MOSCOW KREMLIN

Translation:
Moscow Kremlin
Voskresensky Gate, 17th century
An angel standing on the roof of the chapel

Reverse

The Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire is depicted—a double-headed eagle within an ornamental frame and the mint mark. There is also an inscription listing the Grand Dukes who made the greatest contribution to the construction and development of the Moscow Kremlin.
On the left is a reference to:
Yuri Dolgoruky (1090s–1157)—the founder of Moscow (1156), Prince of the Rostov-Suzdal land, who played a key role in strengthening the northeastern lands of Rus'.
Ivan Kalita (1288–1340)—the Grand Duke of Moscow, who laid the foundations of Moscow's political and economic power and united the Russian lands around the principality.
On the right is a reference to:
Dmitry Donskoy (1350–1389)—the victor of the Battle of Kulikovo (1380), who strengthened Moscow's authority and weakened the power of the Golden Horde.
Ivan III (1440–1505) – Grand Duke of Moscow, “the gatherer of Russian lands”, who finally overthrew the Horde dependence (1480) and laid the foundations of the centralized Russian state.

Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin

Lettering:
ЮРИЙ ДОЛГОРУКИЙ ЗАЛОЖИЛ •ГРАД• В 1156 Г.
ПРАВЛЕНИЕ ВЕЛИКОГО КНЯЗЯ ИВАНА КАЛИТЫ 1325-1340 Г.
ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ ДМИТРИЙ ДОНСКОЙ 1362-1389 Г.
ПРАВЛЕНИЕ ВЕЛИКОГО КНЯЗЯ ИВАНА III 1462-1505 Г.
СПМД
AG 925
33.65

Translation:
Yuri Dolgoruky founded the City in 1156
Reign of Grand Prince Ivan Kalita 1325-1340
Reign of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy 1362-1389
Reign of Grand Prince Ivan III 1462-1505
SPMD
Ag 925
33.65

Edge

Ribbed

Mint

(СПМД)

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (1724-date)

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See also

• Tower
• Religious building

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 68.59

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Actual silver weight: 1.011 oz

Current silver price: 67.83 USD/oz (see silver price )

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