Medal - Alexander I Declaration of war with the Ottoman Empire
Features
| Location |
Russia ›
Russian Empire (1547-1917)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Alexander I (Александр I) (1801-1825)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1828 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 31.4 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 101499 |
| References | Diakov# 470.1 Mikhail E. Diakov. Medals of the Russian Empire. Self-published (8 volumes). Gorny & Mosch (publisher); 2008. Slg. Dogan: Medaillen auf die türkische Geschichte = Dogan Collection. Gorny & Mosch.Leonard Forrer; 1904. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, Coin-Gem, and Seal engravers, Mintmasters, &c. Ancient and Modern / Volume II, E-H. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Commemorative issue
Declaration of war of Russia against the Ottoman Empire in 1828
Obverse
Bust facing right.
Lettering:
NICOLAUS I TOTIUS RUSSIAE IMPERATOR
G. LOOS DIR.H.GUBE FEC
Engraver: Heinrich Gube
Reverse
Standing figure of Nicolaus in armor being handed a cross and sword b a figure of religion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ACCINGE FEMORI GLADIUM TUUM-HEROS.PS.45.4.
BELL.TURC.INDICT. // D. XIV APRIL. // MDCCCXXVIII
Translation: BELL.TURC.INDICT. // D. XIV APRIL. // MDCCCXXVIII
Engraver: Heinrich Gube
Edge
Plain
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1828 | MDCCCXXVIII | ||||||||||||||
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