drwstr123 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 This was my grandfather's. I have it now and after years in darkness I'd like to share it with others. It was suggested that i go here at the PCGS site. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Oh my that's beautiful! And welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdrv Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Did your grandfather acquire it in Russia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Anton, what does it say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 He never did say how or where he got it, I didn't think to ask since I was so young at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 "By GOD'S Grace, Alexander II, The Emperor And Autocrat Of All Russia Coronated in Moscow 1856". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow thanks for coming in here. A similar question was asked a few months and I was suprised. Before you sell the medal, will it be possible for you to tell me who the die medallist is? The engraver's name is at the collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdrv Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 "By GOD'S Grace, Alexander II, The Emperor And Autocrat Of All Russia Coronated in Moscow 1856". And on the reverse it says: "God is with us". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 How do I translate Cyrillic? A. ARANIIZP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hm... not too sure how that would be in cyrillic. Interesting though, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualified_coinnut Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 That's beautiful; Looks like a real piece of history, never seen one before. I am a major militaria collector myself, having a fair amount of medals etc. from all around the world. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the site Mike. Franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Gorgeous medal, Mike !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tane Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 What a gorgeous medal! I love the ones of Alexander II, thanks for sharing. Allmost ruined my computer by drooling on it... This link might be usefull when dealing with cyrillic letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thank you for sharing your nice medal. With the original case of issue, it makes for an exciting find in medal collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grivna1726 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow thanks for coming in here. A similar question was asked a few months and I was suprised. Before you sell the medal, will it be possible for you to tell me who the die medallist is? The engraver's name is at the collar. This medal is the work of Alexander Lialin (signed "А. ЛЯЛИНЪ") who was an engraver at the St. Petersburg Mint. Lialin was also Professor of medal-engraving at the Academy of Fine Arts from 1851 until his death in 1861. He was also the engraver of the 1859 Nicholas I Memorial commemorative ruble. The medal is also known struck in silver and in gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Sweet sweet medal, nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi, just got in, patience please ,new to the board, see if this link works: http://www.harrybassfoundation.org/sale1-3.asp refer to item #2222, coronation medal struck in silver. That's all the info I have on the medal. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 This medal is the work of Alexander Lialin (signed "А. ЛЯЛИНЪ") who was an engraver at the St. Petersburg Mint. Lialin was also Professor of medal-engraving at the Academy of Fine Arts from 1851 until his death in 1861. He was also the engraver of the 1859 Nicholas I Memorial commemorative ruble. The medal is also known struck in silver and in gold. Lialin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi, just got in, patience please ,new to the board, see if this link works:http://www.harrybassfoundation.org/sale1-3.asp refer to item #2222, coronation medal struck in silver. That's all the info I have on the medal. Mike The one pictured is not silver though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 A beautiful medal. Thanks for sharing and welcome to CoinPeople. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 It was not my main priority, but I did try to get this medal yesterday. Unfortunately it went too high for me. I do not collect medals but as this one had a strong theme of local history I really wanted it. It was released 2 years after the unveiling of the statue of Alexander II in the Senate Square in Helsinki in 1894. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Muistomerkin neljällä sivulla ovat lakia, työtä, rauhaa ja valoa kuvaavat vertauskuvalliset veistokset. Laki - veistoksen lain jumalatarta esittävä naishahmo leijonineen on muistomerkin eteläreunalla. Myöhemmin jumalatar samaistettiin Suomi-neidoksi. Muistomerkistä löytyvät myös Suomen maakuntavaakunat sekä vuosiluku 1863, jolloin Suomen valtiopäivien toiminta alkoi uudestaan yli viidenkymmenen vuoden tauon jälkeen. Yep alkoholi, viina, väkijuoma Now these are really important Finnish words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Sir: a beautiful medal indeed. As to the last post, my ignorance shows. Is there someone who could translate? Otherwise the post will have to go unanswered. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Sir: a beautiful medal indeed. As to the last post, my ignorance shows. Is there someone who could translate? Otherwise the post will have to go unanswered. Thanks, Mike It is Finnish and it describes the monument mentioned on the link I posted. If you would like a full translation I can do that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwstr123 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thank you. No, that's not necessary, just didn't want to slight someone through my shortcommings. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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