Medal "In memory of the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II"

Silver, stamping. The original medal is in good collector's condition. The diameter is 27 mm. The obverse of the medal depicts a bas-relief of the face of Nicholas II. Along the edge of the medal along the side there are inscriptions: on the left — "B.M. NICHOLAS II EMPEROR", on the right — "And THE AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIA". On the reverse side of the medal there is a horizontal inscription in two lines: "CROWNED IN Moscow." Above the inscription is a large imperial crown. The date is located in an arc at the bottom of the reverse: "May 14, 1896". The main print run was made on St. Petersburg Mint. Guarantee of authenticity.

The medal "In Memory of the Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II" is a commemorative medal of the Russian Empire for awarding persons who were involved in the coronation of Nicholas II. It was established on May 26, 1896 by decree of Emperor Nicholas II, communicated to the Senate. The right to wear the medal was granted to persons of both sexes, namely:

• To all persons who participated in the preparation and organization of the celebrations on the occasion of the coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna;


• To all representatives of the estates who attended the coronation;


• To all persons who were on active service, including the lower ranks, who were in Moscow during the coronation.


• Employees of the St. Petersburg Mint who made medals: medallists, craftsmen, workers.


• The awardees were given a certificate for the right to wear the medal.