Trey Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have had this coin for 40 years + so it's at least that old. It weighs about 4.5 ounces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbq2 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Commemorative medal dedicated to the opening of the Trinity bridge over Neva river in St. Petersburg. The bridge was constructed to commemorate the 25th marriage anniversary of emperor Alexander the 3rd and his wife Maria Fedorovna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Here is modern photograph of bridge: If this bridge reminds viewer of bridges in city of Paris - for good reason - it was designed by Gustave Eiffel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Commemorative medal dedicated to the opening of the Trinity bridge over Neva river in St. Petersburg. The bridge was constructed to commemorate the 25th marriage anniversary of emperor Alexander the 3rd and his wife Maria Fedorovna. Thanks! Any thoughts as to who the third person on the front of the coin might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Indeed, the then current Tsar of Russia - Nikolai II or Nicholas II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Trey, out of curiosity - How did you come across this medal? Not knowing what it is, why did you hold on to it for so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Trey, out of curiosity - How did you come across this medal? Not knowing what it is, why did you hold on to it for so long? When I was growing up in the 60's and early 70's I was into coin collecting. I had an aunt who lived in New York city who would always bring me coins when she visited. I don't have a recollection of her giving me this specific coin but I can't come up with any other explanation. I used to go to a coin shop and buy coins myself but I'm sure I only bought U.S. coins. Over the last 30 years or so I haven't paid much attention to my coin collection. With the recent rise in silver prices I was curious to see exactly what I had. That's when I came across the Russian medal and decided to look online to see what it was. I was amazed to find this forum! The funny thing is that when I was a kid I'm sure I wasn't impressed with this coin but now I think it's pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Another question - did this come in a box or some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Another question - did this come in a box or some sort? No, I don't think so. If it did it's long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-kuna Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 No, I don't think so. If it did it's long gone. your aunt had a good taste when visiting you and giving you a bridge medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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