Falconry. This kind of hunting is one of the most ancient ones in Russia. In the 10th - 13th cc Russian princes loved falconry (the bird flies from the hunter's hand and catches the prey in the air). Falcons are uncommon birds nowadays, that is why sparrow-hawks are used instead. Unlike falcons catching birds only in the air, hawks cathes the prey both in the air and on the ground. One can hunt with a sparrow-hawk for ducks, black cocks, partridges, woodcocks and rabbits.
Face value |
Size |
Description |
Price, mint |
Price, used |
Quantity |
2.00 |
37×37 |
Falconry. This kind of hunting is one of the most ancient ones in Russia. In the 10th - 13th cc Russian princes loved falconry (the bird flies from the hunter's hand and catches the prey in the air). Falcons are uncommon birds nowadays, that is why sparrow-hawks are used instead. Unlike falcons catching birds only in the air, hawks cathes the prey both in the air and on the ground. One can hunt with a sparrow-hawk for ducks, black cocks, partridges, woodcocks and rabbits.
multicolor |
2.00 |
0.40 |
300000 |