Medal - Alexander II (100th Anniversary of the Institute of Mining) 1873 front

Medal - Alexander II (100th Anniversary of the Institute of Mining) 1873 back

Medal - Alexander II (100th Anniversary of the Institute of Mining) 1873 photo

Medal - Alexander II 100th Anniversary of the Institute of Mining

1873 year


Gold plated bronze (gilded bronze)	212.84 g	-

Description

Location	Russian Empire
Type	› Tokens
Year	1873
Composition	Gold plated bronze (gilded bronze)
Weight	212.84 g
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-11-14

References

Numista	N#127739
Rarity index	100%

Reverse

View of Mining Institute building.

Engravers: V. Alexeev, Avraam Griliches

Comment

Today's St. Petersburg State Mining Institute (Technical University) was founded by Carherine the Great on 21 October 1773, reflecting the ideas of Peter I and M. V. Lomonosov. It has currently an enrollment of 7500 students.