Catalog
Medal - Archangel Uriel
| Location | Russia |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Full frontal effigy of Archangel Uriel in high relief, depicted in the Orthodox iconographic tradition with large feathered wings spread behind, a gilded halo, and robes, with right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure is framed by an ornate gilded foliate border at the lower field, with the legend arched across the upper portion against a dark enamelled background. |
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| Reverse description | A large ornate Orthodox cross in the centre field, rendered in gilded relief with blue enamel and red gemstone accents at each arm terminus and centre. The cross radiates against a sunburst pattern of alternating raised and recessed rays filling the field, all enclosed within a decorative scrollwork border. The mint mark MMD appears at lower left and the fineness mark Ag 925 at lower right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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