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Medal - Alexander I - Catherine Pavlovna Visits London ND
1814 year| Gold | 28.3 g | 35 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1814 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 28.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#118502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannis seated, with trident, shield, and laurel branches. Date below in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OB. ADVENT. M. D. CATHARIN AE. HOSP. GRATISSIM AE
GAUDENS BRITANNIA
MDCCCXIV
Engraver: Thomas Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reichel-3291 (AR), Bramsen 1482Struck to commemorate the visit of Grand Duchess Catherine Pavlovna to London in 1814 for the inauguration of the Catherine II hospital.
