Bronze Medal of Alexander II of Russia, Russia, 1835–1835. 2013.26.8

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2013.26.8

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Obverse: РОДОМЫСЛЪ ДЕВЯТАГО НА ДЕСЯТЬ ВЪКА - Helmeted and armored bust of Alexander II to l. wearing shield and spear.
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Reverse: ПЕРВЫЙ ШАГЪ АЛЕКСАНДРА ЗА ПРЕДЪЛЫ РОС/ in exergue, СЪ МЕДАЛЬЕНА ГРАФА ТОЛСТОВА/ РЪЗАЛЪ А АЯАННЪ 1835/ 1812 - Helmeted and armored Emperor crossing Russian frontier on horse galloping to r. led by Victory, crowning Emperor, Minerva and third female figure. Snake on r. hind-leg of horse; bearded bust on column in background.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 121.53
    • Diameter (in mm): 65

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2013.26.8
  • Lot: 2013.26
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Heritage Auction April 18-19 & 22-23, 2013, Lot 28577
    • Robert J. Myers Collection.

Rights

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