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Medal - Alexander II Opening of the monument to Nicholas I in Saint-Petersburg
| Location | Russian Empire |
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| Year | 1859 |
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| Reference(s) | Diakov#681.1 , Smirn#621a |
| Obverse description | Left-facing armored bust of Emperor Nicholas I wearing a military helmet surmounted by an eagle, in high relief at center. Cyrillic legend surrounds the bust, recording his title and dates of birth and death. The engraver's signature appears on the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | Full view of the equestrian monument to Nicholas I in Saint Petersburg depicted in finely detailed relief at center, showing the tsar on horseback atop an elaborate multi-tiered pedestal adorned with allegorical figures and bas-relief panels. A Cyrillic legend arcs around the upper field, and the date appears in the exergue. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
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