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Franco-Russian Alexander III Commemorative Medallion, 1896
About the Item
In silvered bronze, a table medallion commemorating Nicholas and Alexandra’s visit to Paris to lay the first stone on the Alexander III bridge in 1896, with dedication inscriptions in French, front and back.
French, dated October 7, 1896
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) diam.
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- Weight:137 Grams gross weight
- Dimensions:Height: 0.19 in (4.83 mm)Diameter: 2.75 in (69.85 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1896
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Silver slightly worn in places.
- Seller Location:St. Catharines, CA
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