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Medal - Alexander III Memorial
| Location | Russian Empire (1547-1917) |
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| Year | 1912 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Emperor Alexander III facing left in high relief, with beard and short hair, set within a flat field. A circular Cyrillic legend runs along the entire border, recording his titles, birth date of 26 February 1845, and death date of 20 October 1894, with a dotted inner border. |
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| Obverse lettering | АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССIЙСКIЙ * РОДИЛСЯ 26 ФЕВРАЛЯ 1845 ГОДА ВЪ БОЗѢ ПОЧИЛЪ 20 ОКТ. 1894 ГОДА |
| Reverse description | Detailed depiction of the equestrian monument to Alexander III in Moscow, showing the emperor seated on a throne atop a tall multi-tiered pedestal flanked by ornamental columns and decorative elements. A curved Cyrillic legend arcs around the upper field, and the entire composition is framed by a dotted border. |
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