Russia, Medal, Alexander II. for Khiva Campaign, WAR, 1873, AU(50-53), Silver
This medal was instituted on 22 July 1873. Around 14.950 silver medals were struck and awarded to the participants of the Khiva campaign of 1873-1874; all generals, commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men, both combatant and non-combatant of the participating armies of Turkestan, Orenbourg, Mangishlak and Krasnovodsk divisions of the Oral Fleet. During this campaign Russia conquered the Khanate of Khiva, modern-day Usbekistan which subsequently became a Russian protectorate. The city of Khiva was captured on 10 June 1873. Two previous attempts in 1717 and 1839 to conquer Khiva had failed. Lit: Barac4, 1489; Diakov5, 196; Werlich, 53.

COUNTRY:Russia
DENOMINATION:Medal
YEAR:1873
COIN CONDITION:AU(50-53)
COMPOSITION:Silver
DIAMETER:28.5
COIN RARITY:very rare
WEIGHT (G):13.42

Russie, Médaille, Alexander II. for Khiva Campaign, WAR, 1873, TTB+, Argent

PAYS:Russie
VALEUR FACIALE:Médaille
ANNÉE:1873
QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE:TTB+
MÉTAL:Argent
DIAMÈTRE:28.5
RARETÉ DE LA MONNAIE:très rare
POIDS (GR):13.42