Russian Emperor Alexander II Coronation Silver Medal 1856

struck at St. Petersburg mint (see The Description of the Russian Medals by Smirnov, St. Petersburg, 1908, page 302, Nr. 603/a).

Obverse is signed by the engraver A. Lyalin; reverse by M.Kuchkin.

Weight 125 g.

Diameter 65 mm (2 4/8 in.)

Inscription around the bust reads: Alexander II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia Crowned in Moscow 1856.

GOD WITH US

(above eagle)