Token - Imperial Philanthropic Society 1896 front Token - Imperial Philanthropic Society 1896 back
Token - Imperial Philanthropic Society 1896 photo
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Token - Imperial Philanthropic Society

1896 year
Gold (.583) 7.48 g -
Description
Location
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type
Medals › Membership medals
Year
1896
Composition
Gold (.583)
Weight
7.48 g
Shape
Other (Shield with a loop)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#149648
Rarity index
100%

Comment

41.7x22.0 mm
Ivanov# 116.

Imperial Philanthropic Society (Императорское Человеколюбивое общество) — was the largest charity at Russian Empire. Philanthropic Society was founded on 16 May 1802 by Emperor Alexander I of Russia. Motto Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself.


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