Golden Echoes of Petrodvorets: A Soviet Commemorative Set

To walk through Petrodvorets is to witness the "Versailles of the East," a landscape where imperial grandeur meets Soviet preservation. This 5-piece gold-tone souvenir coin set captures that precise legacy. Crafted at Leningrad's Kirov Plant, these medals were once coveted mementos for the fortunate few who visited the grand fountains and palaces of St. Petersburg. What makes this particular set a true collector's find is the presence of the original paper wrapping band—a delicate ephemeral detail that has vanished from almost all extant sets. Encased in their original luxury display plastic, these coins remain a gleaming window into the artistry of Soviet numismatics.

Numismatic Details & Provenance

• Subject: Petrodvorets, St. Petersburg (Петродворец, Санкт-Петербург)
• Mint: Kirov Plant, Leningrad (USSR)
• Composition: Gold-tone light aluminum
• Packaging: Luxury plastic display case with original paper ribbon band
• Coin Subjects: The Hermitage, Samson Fountain, Grand Palace, Monplaisir, and Marly Palace
• Condition: Very Good vintage condition. Case is free of cracks. Extremely rare inclusion of the original factory paper wrapping. Please see photos for high-resolution details.

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