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Medal - In memory of the liberation of the peasants from serfdom

Location Russian Empire
Year 1861
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Composition Bronze
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Obverse description The obverse depicts three figures in high relief: a centrally placed armored warrior flanked by a peasant to the left and a bearded man in traditional dress to the right, all joined in a handshake symbolizing the emancipation. Attributes of agriculture and industry are visible in the lower field on either side, with a radiant sunburst emanating from above the central figure. The date legend '19 ФЕВРАЛЯ 1861 ГОДА' arcs across the upper field, with the maker's inscription in the lower exergue.
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Obverse lettering 19 ФЕВРАЛЯ 1861 ГОДА
СЪ МОДЕЛИ ГРАФА Ф. ТОЛСТАГО РЕЗ. Н. КОЗИНЪ
Reverse description The reverse features a large Russian Orthodox cross set against a radiant star-shaped glory in the center of the field. A circular Cyrillic legend runs along the inner border, encircling the central motif, with a small decorative rosette at the bottom.
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