Medal - Alexander III (Unveiling of the monument to Alexander II in Helsingfors / Finnland) 1894 front Medal - Alexander III (Unveiling of the monument to Alexander II in Helsingfors / Finnland) 1894 back
Medal - Alexander III (Unveiling of the monument to Alexander II in Helsingfors / Finnland) 1894 photo
© Sincona AG

Medal - Alexander III Unveiling of the monument to Alexander II in Helsingfors / Finnland

1894 year
Copper-nickel 8.56 g -
Description
Location
Russian Empire
Type
› Tokens
Year
1894
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8.56 g
Shape
Rhombus (With a loop)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#127786
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

View of the monument.

Lettering:
MULSTOPATSAS HELSINGISSA
18 29/10 94

Comment


© Image courtesy of Sincona AG

The monument was designed by the Finnish sculptor Walter Runeberg and commemorates the reestablishment of the Finnish legislative body (the Seym), in 1863. It is located before the Helsinki Cathedral and the Palace of the Council of State.