1991 USSR 3 Roubles Silver – “250th Anniversary of the Discovery of Russian America – Fort Ross” – Proof

991 USSR 3 Roubles Silver – “250th Anniversary of the Discovery of Russian America – Fort Ross” – Proof

1991 Soviet Union 3 Roubles silver commemorative marking the 250th anniversary of the discovery of Russian America and the founding of Fort Ross in California. One side shows the USSR state emblem with “СССР,” denomination “3 РУБЛЯ,” date 1991 and fineness “Ag 900” with mint mark. The reverse depicts a detailed sailing ship off the coast with Fort Ross on a rocky promontory, surrounded by the Russian legend for “250 years of the discovery of Russian America – Fort Ross, 1812.” Bright proof fields and frosted devices make this an impressive late‑Soviet silver issue.

Specifications:

• Country: Soviet Union (USSR)

• Year: 1991

• Denomination: 3 Roubles

• Theme: 250th Anniversary of the Discovery of Russian America – Fort Ross

• Mint: Leningrad Mint (ЛМД)

• Metal: Silver Ag .900

• Total weight: 34.56 g

• Fine silver weight: approx. 31.1 g (≈ 1.00 troy oz)

• Diameter: 39 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Finish: Proof

• Mintage: about 25,000