Commemorative Medal for the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II, in Silver

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SKU: 02.RUS.0196.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

  • Commemorative Medal for the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II, in Silver

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: В М НИКОЛАЙ И ИЖПСРАТОРЬ И САМОДЕРЖСЦЗ БСЕРОСС Rev КОПОИОВАИЗ ВЬ МОСКВЬ 14 МАЧ 1896
  • Size
    27mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Dmitry Markov, The New York Sale, Auction XXVI, Lot 2061, on January 6, 2011.

History


This medal was established in commemoration of the coronation of Czar Nicholas II. It was conferred upon all civil servants, military personnel, and others who participated in preparation of the ceremonies. The medal could also be presented to women.

The obverse inscription translates to: "By the Grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias." The reverse inscription translates to: "Crowned in Moscow on 14 May 1896".

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