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The Ipatyevsky Monastery (XIVth - XIXth centuries), the city of Kostroma.
Russian Commemorative Silver coins
Series: Architectural Monuments of Russia
The Ipatyevsky Monastery (XIVth - XIXth centuries), the city of Kostroma.
Par : 3 rubles
Release Date: 27.05.2003
Mint: Moscow Mint (MMD).
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| Metal, fineness | Silver 900/1000 |
| Quality | Proof |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 31.1 |
| Total weight, g | 34.88 |
| Thickness, mm | 3.3 |
| Diameter, mm | 39 |
| The edge | 300 corrugations |
| Mintage, pcs. | 10000 |
As one of the northernmost towns of Muscovy, Kostroma served for grand dukes as a place of retreat when enemies besieged Moscow in 1382, 1408, and 1433. In 1375, the town was looted by Novgorod pirates ("ushkuiniki"). The spectacular growth of the city in the 16th century may be attributed to the establishment of trade connections with English and Dutch merchants (Muscovy Company) through the northern port of Archangel. Boris Godunov had the Ipatievsky and Epiphany monasteries rebuilt in stone. The construction works were finished just in time for the city to witness some of the most dramatic events of the Time of Troubles.
Ipatiev Monastery gives its name to the Hypatian Codex of the Russian Primary Chronicle.
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