© Staraya moneta
© Staraya moneta
Medal - Alexander I Sloops Vostok and Mirny
1819 year| Copper | - | 42 mm |
| Location | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander I (1801-1825) |
| Type | › Medals |
| Year | 1819 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#104524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The names of the ships of the Antarctic expedition.
Lettering:
ШЛЮПЫ
ВОСТОК
И
МИРНЫЙ
1819 ГОДА.
Translation:
The Sloops Vostok and Mirny
1819 year
Comment
Medal of the 1st Russian Antarctic expedition was established by Alexander I on may 4, 1819, It was given to the commanders of the sloops "Vostok" and "Mirny" and was intended for distribution to the peoples of those countries and Islands that will be visited by ships.Diakov# 417 (R1).
