1 / 3
Description
RUSSIA
ALEXANDER II
Medal commemorating the 80th anniversary of his birth
A/ ALEXANDER II, EMPEROR AND AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIA
BORN 17 APRIL 1818
DIED 1 MARCH 1881
GRIL S’IH
Bareheaded head of the Emperor facing left
R/ LAID THE FOUNDATION BY EMPEROR ALEXANDER III IN 1893
UNVEILED BY EMPEROR NICHOLAS II IN 1898
IN THE MOSCOW KREMLIN
GRILICHES P
Alexander II Memorial
Smooth edge
1898
Engraver: Griliches
Gold
300 g
78 mm
Medal strike
A few minor dents on the edge and scratches on the fields
DIAKOV Medals of the Russian Empire Vol 7 1261.1
Another example appeared in the Gorny & Mosch sale on 7 March 2006
In a custom-made case, with an old collector’s note, purchased on 13 September 1946 for 277,500 francs (price subject to negotiation)
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like