Medal for Usefulness, Type I, in Silver (Novodel)
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SKU: 02.RUS.0135.102.01.000
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Award Medal ‘for Usefulness’, 1811. Novodel. Bronze. 51.5 mm. By I. Shilov and V. Alexeev. Bit H551 (R3), Diakov 274.4 (R2). Bare head of Alexander I right,signed И.ШИΛOBЪ on truncation, date 1811 below / Crossed cornucopiae pouring out coins, branches and caduceus above, initials B.A. above ground line.Rare. Dark chestnut-brown, prooflike.
This medal was awarded to citizens for "their usefulness in the areas of commerce, manufacturing, farming and beekeeping".
The reverse of these medals feature different images representing a specific field of work.
Some medals were awarded without an eyelet.
The obverse of this medal translates to "ALEXANDER THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD EMPEROR OF ALL RUSSIAS" and the reverse translates to "FOR USEFULNESS".
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