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1 - Heinrich GUBE (1802–1848) [medal maker]
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Estimate €5,000 - €8,000

Description

Heinrich GUBE (1802–1848) [medal maker] Commemorative medal marking the marriage of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich (the future Emperor Alexander II) to Maria Alexandrovna, Princess of Hesse-Darmstadt, on 15 April 1841. This medal was struck on the orders of Nicholas I in a mintage of 250, distributed to members of the imperial family, foreign sovereigns present at the ceremony, heads of accredited diplomatic missions in attendance, ministers, civil servants and military officers of the highest rank. Other guests, such as the bridesmaids, for example, received the same medal but in silver, of which 900 were struck. Gold, fineness 88 (22 carats, 916‰) Minted at the Saint Petersburg Mint Diameter: 3.5 cm; Net weight: 50.2 g

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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 10:00 AM

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1 - Heinrich GUBE (1802–1848) [medal maker] See original version (French)

1 - Heinrich GUBE (1802–1848) [medal maker]
See original version (French)