© Heritage Auctions
Medal - Alexander III St. Petersburg Maritime Canal
1885 year| Silver | - | - |
| Location | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander III (1881-1894) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1885 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#125972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Plan of St. Petersburg maritime canal, with city arms of Kronstadt and St. Petersburg above.
Lettering:
НАЧАТЫ РАБОТЫ * ОТКРЫТИЕ КАНАЛА
1878 85
Translation: Work has begun * opening of the calal