Silver Jeton of Alexander I of Russia, Russia, 1801–1801. 1941.129.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1941.129.1

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.62
    • Diameter (in mm): 22.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Jeton
  • Date: 1801

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1801
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cipher of Alexander II surmounted by imperial crown; laurel branches below
    • Portrait: Alexander I of Russia

  • Reverse

    • Legend: [In Russian] CROWNED/IN MOSCOW/IN SEPTEMBER/in ex: 1801
    • Type: Crown above inscription

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1941.129.1
  • Lot: 1941.129
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

This jeton was struck to commemorate the coronation of Alexander II. Jettons of this type were distributed among spectators during the coronation ceremony.

Rights

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