Russia (Finland) Bronze Medal 1811 - In honor of Emperor Alexander I from former Finnish warriors
62.49g. 55mm. VF/VF.Obv.: Within the circular inscription, there's a bust of Alexander I facing right, with the engraver's signature below: C. LEBERECHT EQUES & F. (Executed by K. Leberecht, knight, etc.)."ALEXANDER I. RUSS. IMPERATOR. MAGNUS PRINCEPS FINLANDIÆ."Rev.: A woman crowns a winged genius, who holds a shield and a palm branch, with a wreath. "PОМРА MELIORE TRIUMPHAS." (May the strongest win)Along the line: "S. LEBERECHT EQ. ORD. ST. AN. 2 CL. CONSS. STA. F." (Executed by K. Leberecht, Knight of the Order of St. Anna 2nd class, State Councillor).Under the line: "EXERCITUS QVONDAM FENICI PIETAS A MDCCCXI" (Gratitude of the former Finnish troops. 1811).Medalier: K. Leberecht.Diakov: 345.1 R2. Rare.
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