Bronze Medal of Nicholas I of Russia, Russia, 1825–1855. 1971.294.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1971.294.1

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 131.06
    • Diameter (in mm): 64

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1825 - 1855

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1828
  • Material: Bronze

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Legend: 2242
    • Type: Mountain Ararat surmounted by Noah's Ark and surrounded by sea; in background, radiant sun, l.
    • Portrait: Nicholas I of Russia

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 1828
    • Type: View of Persian town with Mount Ararat surmounted by Russian banner in backround; above, cross within radiant sun and date

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1971.294.1
  • Lot: 1971.294
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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