OS+A 50th Anniversary, Jeton, Russia

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
Minted in Russia in 1887 this medal commemorates the 50th Anniversary of OS+A during the reign of Alexander II. Alexander II ruled Russia from 1855-1881 and was affectionately known as The Liberator because he emancipated the serfs.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Willis H. du Pont
ca 1887
ID Number
NU.68.263.1254
catalog number
68.263.1254
accession number
281689
Object Name
Medal
Other Terms
Medal; Personal
Physical Description
metal, silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3.9 cm; x 1 17/32 in
place made
Russia: Russia
associated place
Russia
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Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_971776
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-364f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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