Silver Medal of Alexander I of Russia, Russia, 1801–1825. 1951.99.5

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.99.5

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 24.44
    • Diameter (in mm): 42

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1814
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA./ BORN THE 28 OF DECEMBER 1777
    • Type: Uniformed bust of Alexander I, racing r.
    • Portrait: Alexander I of Russia

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HE SECURED AN HONOURABLE PEACE ON THE CONTINENT AND VISITED ENGLAND JUNE 1814//EMANCIPATOR /OF /EUROPE
    • Type: Winged Fame flying l. and blowing trumpet

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.99.5
  • Lot: 1951.99
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Glad, Serge V.

Description

Visit of Czar Alexander I to England; hole at top

Rights

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