Medal - Grand Duke Rurik № 8, The joining of Beloe Ozero and Izborsk to Novgorod in 864

Location Russian Empire
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 200.69 g
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Shape Round
Technique Milled
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Reference(s) Diakov#1675 (R3) , Smirn#70
Obverse description Helmeted bust Grand Duke Rurik (862-879) wearing cuirass and mantle and holding shield and hammer.
Obverse script Cyrillic
Obverse lettering ВЕЛИКIЙ КНЯЗЬ НОВГОРОДСКIЙ И ВАРЯГЪ РЮРИКЪ ∙
(Translation: Grand Duke of Novgorod and Varangian Rurik)
Reverse description Rurik standing on l. by table with shield and quiver, on r. youth holding three crowned arms on pedestal, palm tree behind.
Reverse script Cyrillic
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Numisquare ID 7763344180
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