For sale is a genuine and rare 1856 silver coronation medal (jeton) commemorating the ascension of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. This historic piece is an authentic imperial Russian antique, struck in silver to mark the coronation ceremony held in Moscow. Reference : Diakov 653.3, Rudenko 1856.2, SM 604. Ruler: Alexander II (Nicholas I's successor). Obverse: Bust of Emperor Alexander II facing right.
Reverse: Inscription commemorating coronation and date. Condition: XF, light cabinet tone, sharp details. Authenticity: Guaranteed original, not a modern reproduction. This medal is not just a collectible, it's a piece of Russian imperial history from the era of major reforms and the end of serfdom.
Ideal for serious numismatists, history collectors, or those building a collection of coronation medals or imperial jetons. Member of major numismatic associations. Provenance: from the Kazansky Collection, curated since the 1990s. Don't miss this chance to own a rare piece of Russian imperial heritage.