The listing, Russian Coin Commemorating the birth of Mendeleyev has ended.
A novodel (restrike) Mintage 55,000.
Original USSR commemorative five rouble coin, legal tender.
Composition - copper, nickel, zinc
Diameter - 31 mm
Weight - 13 grams
Thickness - 2.3 mm +/- 0.3 mm
I bought this coin in Tampa, Florida when the jewels and such were exhibited in the US about 20 years ago.