Alexander II Memorial Medal

SKU: 02.RUS.0191.101.01

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  • Alexander II Memorial Medal, in Gold
  • Alexander II Memorial Medal, in Gold Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    March 12, 1881

History


This medal was instituted by Alexander III in memory of the death of his father, Alexander II, who died after sustaining wounds from a terrorist bombing. It was conferred upon members of the Terek Cossack squadron.

The obverse features the cipher of Alexander II. The reverse inscription translates to: "First of March 1881".

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

  • Size

    77.5mm

  • Maker

    V. Alexeev and A. Griliches Jr.

  • Version Remarks

    This example was estimated by Morton & Eden Ltd for £70,000-100,000 in June 2010.

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  • Price

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

  • Size

    76mm

  • Maker

    V. Alexeev and A. Griliches Jr.

  • Version Remarks

    A Silver Medal sold in April 2017 by World Heritage Auctions for $2,300 USD.

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