Bronze Medal of Alexander I of Russia, Russia, 1801–1825. 1950.1.48

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1950.1.48

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 23.94
    • Diameter (in mm): 43

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1777
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ALEXANDRE Ier. EMPEREUR DE TOUTES LES RUSSIES/in ex: NE LE 23 DECEMBRE/1777.
    • Type: Uniformed bust of Alexander I, r., within laurel wreath border
    • Portrait: Alexander I of Russia

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1950.1.48
  • Lot: 1950.1
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Uniface medal, part of the series of medallic portraits, MEDALLIER GENERAL DES HOMMES ILLUSTRES CELEBRES OU FAMEUX ANCIENS ET MODERNES COMMENCE EN 1801 PAR P. G. LIENARD A PARIS.

Rights

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