Czar Alexander II in London
Summary
Front : Portrait bust of Alexander II facing left with "ALEXANDER II RUSSORIUM IMPERATOR" Reverse : Winged figure representing Peace & Prosperity with arms outstretched brings together Alexander II and The City of London accompanied by two putti (bearing her sword & mace). To the left is a plinth surmounted by the Russian Imperial eagle & inscribed "EDICTUM IMPERIALE IN MARTII MANUMISSIO SERVORUM, and in exergue "LONDINI" and "CHARLES WEINER. SERVORUM EMANCIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATES HOSPES XVIII MAII MDCCCLXXIV"
Object Name
Czar Alexander II in London
Creators Name
Date Created
1874
accession number
1980.65
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