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Medal - Grand Duke Rurik № 12, Rurik accepts title of Grand Duke
| Location | Russian Empire |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of Grand Duke Rurik facing three-quarters to the right, wearing a helmet, cuirass, and mantle, and holding a shield and a hammer. A Cyrillic legend curves around the upper and lateral border of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
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| Reverse description | A detailed scene in high relief depicting Rurik standing at center in armor, receiving the submission of kneeling figures bowing before him, with attendants and courtiers gathered to the left and right, and an ornate throne chair visible to the right. A banderole with Cyrillic lettering arches across the upper field, and a two-line Cyrillic inscription appears in the lower exergue. Engraver's initials visible at lower left of the scene. |
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