White Metal Medal of Alexander I of Russia, Russia, 1814–1814. 1950.1.47

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1950.1.47

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 52.67
    • Diameter (in mm): 53

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1814

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1814
  • Material: White Metal

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ALEXANDER . IMP. ROSSICI . AVTOCRATOR
    • Type: Laureated nude bust of Alexander I, r.
    • Portrait: Alexander I of Russia

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ORBIS/TE/LAVDAT/PACATVS/MDCCCXIV
    • Type: Laurel wreath surrounding inscription

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1950.1.47
  • Lot: 1950.1
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

This medal commemorates Alexander I's visit to England in 1814.

Rights

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