Medal - Paul I Defeat of the French Revolutionary armies by Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov and his elevation to a Prince of Italy

€126,837.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionBronze
Weight52.72 g
Diameter
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeConrad Heinrich Küchler
Reference(s) Diakov#248.1 (R2), Eimer#903
Obverse descriptionBust of Alexander Suvorov to right in cuirass and lion`s skin.
Obverse letteringALEX SUWOROW PRINC ITAL COM RIMNIKS
(Translation: Alexander Suvorov Prince of Italy, Count of Rymnik)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionSuvorov as ancient warrior holding spear with four crowns, defeated French soldier on l., Italia on seated on globe on r. holding the warrior`s hand.
Reverse letteringITALIAE LIBERATOR MDCCXCIX
Reverse script
EngraverSoho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)
MintageND (1799)  - -
Catalog ID4752281710
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