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

1894 year
Bronze 148.52 g -
Description
Location
Russian Empire
Type
› Tokens
Year
1894
Composition
Bronze
Weight
148.52 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#127783
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

View of the monument.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
MAJORA IPSE SUI SOLUS POSUIT MONUMENTA
AUSPICIIS ALEXANDRI III
FENNIA GRATA
MDCCCXCIV

Engraver: Avraam Griliches

Comment

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.