Mongolian People’s Republic Order of the Polar Star, Leningrad Mint Issue
Key Information:
• Country: Mongolia
• Order: Order of the Polar Star Altan Gadas
• Type: Screwback Soviet mint production
• Period: Mongolian People’s Republic era, circa 1940s–1950s
• Serial Number: 12698
• Mint: Monetny Dvor Leningrad
• Material: Silver with multi-color enamel
• Dimensions: approx. 54.31 x 46.92 mm
• Attachment: Screw post with original mint-marked nut
Medal Design:
Central enameled medallion depicting a mounted rider beneath radiating sun rays over landscape scene.
Red star at top with decorative border.
White enamel endless-knot arms over a multi-rayed star base.
Lower inscription in Cyrillic:
“БНМАУ” – translated as “Mongolian People’s Republic”.
Reverse features engraved serial number: 12698.
Nut inscription in Cyrillic:
“МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” – translated as “Mint”, indicating production at the Leningrad Mint.
Condition:
• Original screw post intact
• Original Monetny Dvor nut present
• Enamel well preserved with minor age-related wear
• Silver shows natural patina
• Serial number 12698 clearly engraved
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Polar Star is one of Mongolia’s most prestigious decorations, awarded to both Mongolian citizens and foreign recipients for exceptional service.
Screwback examples produced at the Soviet Leningrad Mint during the 1940s–1950s are highly collectible and represent the period of close Mongolian-Soviet cooperation. Numbered silver issues from this era are increasingly sought after by collectors of Mongolian and Soviet-aligned decorations.
Summary:
A silver Mongolian Order of the Polar Star, screwback type, numbered 12698, with original Monetny Dvor nut. A desirable Soviet mint issue from the People’s Republic period with strong historical appeal.