Mint building, St Petersburg, Russia
The Mint building (Monetny Dvor, or Coins Court), in St Petersburg, Russia. The Mint was established in 1724 by Peter the Great -- this building was completed in 1806. It is one of only two places in the country where Russian coins, medals and badges are minted (the other place being Moscow)
Picture No
10289940
Media ID
46072353
Size
5676px x 3689px
(3.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / John Massey Stewart Collection
Source
Unattributed Russian postcard
Date
early 20th century
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