The birth of Alexander I, 1777
Item
Identifier: DM/71
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the birth of Alexander I of Russia (1777-1825).
Obverse: bust of the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna of Russia.
Reverse: the sun shinning on a woman holding a child. A burning altar at the centre. Dated 1777.
Dates
- Creation: 1777
Language of Materials
Russian
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 65 mm
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk