Silver Medal of Alexander I of Russia, Russia, 1801–1825. 1933.64.85

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 62.69
  • Diameter (in mm): 52

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date Range: 1801 - 1825

• Date on Object

  • Date: 1814
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Artist: Mainert, Gottfried

• Obverse

  • Legend: ALEXANDER I IMP. TOT. RUSS. REX POLONIAE.
  • Type: Nude laureated bust of Alexander I, r.
  • Symbol: in bust truncation: MAINERT
  • Portrait: Alexander I of Russia

• Reverse

  • Legend: UNUS/QUI NOBIS/RESTITUIT/ REM/DIE XX . JUNII /A. MDCCCXV.
  • Type: Laurel and palm branches beneath inscription

References

• Reference: Diakov.396.1
• Reference: Bramsen.1661

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1933.64.85
• Lot: 1933.64
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States