Medal - Rodomysl of the 19th Century Napoleon`s Escape over the Nieman River

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LocationRussian Empire
Year1835
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight138.24 g
Diameter
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeAlexey Klepikov
Reference(s) Diakov#1768 (R3) , Smirn#77
Obverse descriptionHelmeted bust of Emperor Alexander I, as the Slav god Rodomysl, with spear and ornate shield to left.
Obverse letteringРОДОМЫСЛЪ ДЕВЯТАГОНАДЕСЯТЬ ВѢКА
(Translation: Rodomysl of the Nineteenth Century)
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse descriptionNapoleon in antique armour steps over bound river god of the Memel; sword and shield on grounds.
Reverse letteringБѢГСТВО НАПОЛЕОНА ЗА НѢМАНЪ 1812
(Translation: Napoleon's Escape over the Nieman River)
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Engraver
Mintage1835  - -
Catalog ID7674940120
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