The obverse displays an exquisite architectural rendering of the Moscow Kremlin, showcasing the Senate building's dome and the prominent Saviour's Tower. The reverse features a deeply moving, frosted composition depicting the diverse armed defenders of the city—a female citizen, a civilian militiaman, a Soviet sailor, and a soldier—standing in unified formation. They are set against the striking backdrops of Leningrad's defining landmarks: the Bronze Horseman monument to Peter the Great and the iconic spire of the Admiralty building. For collectors of military history, WWII memorabilia, or high-relief world proof issues, this coin is a centerpiece of historical storytelling.
