Lot 821
Commemorative Yuri Gagarin Russian Ruble Set Including the 1.11ozt Silver 30th Anniversary 3 Ruble Coin + 30th Anniversary Postage Set. Fine collection of Russian minted coinage all commemorating anniversaries of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin. The best is the 1991, 3 ruble 30th Anniversary of his flight minted in 900 silver and weighing 1.11 ozt, the image being the monument built to Gagarin. The two smaller coins are the two ruble Gagarin from 2001 for the 40th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary 10 ruble coin from 2011. The remaining large coin is in white metal with a high relief portrait of the Cosmonaut. Secure in box lid are a pair of 4-block commemorative Gagarin stamps produced in 1991 for the 30th Anniversary.
Not part of the boxed set but included is the 10 ruble 40th Anniversary two-toned coin from 2001 also for the 40th Anniversary of Gagarins historic feat.
All in fine to very fine condition with the four coin set if a fine wood box with the Russian Imperial Eagle insignia on lid. Estimated Value $150 - UP
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