Imperial Russia Inquiry about Russian medal

[Peter J]

Any information about this medal would be greatly appreciated

cheers

Peter

[GeorgeCL]

Nickolas I medal for the Caucasus 1837

Presentation medal

George

Edited April 18, 2010 by GeorgeCL

[Peter J]

Thanks George, that's a good start. Any chance you can direct me to some reference books or other sources, dealing with the criterias and general information about this medal?

cheers

Peter

[paul wood]

Thanks George, that's a good start. Any chance you can direct me to some reference books or other sources, dealing with the criterias and general information about this medal?

cheers

Peter

I have an original consigned for my next auction, given the broadness of the rim compared to an original I would suggest it is at best a novodel (a mint made re-strike late 19th century) or at worst a copy. I have seen several good copies of these medals before. The originals are very rare and should be worth in the region of $5,000.

Diakov is the best work for it, it is mainly for commemorative medals but includes all award medals, the Caucasus medal is included in volume 4. If my memory serves me well I believe Werlich does not even mention it in his work.

All the best.

Paul

[Peter J]

Thanks Paul. You're correct about Wehrlich, that's a dead end.

cheers

Peter

[Sergey W]

Number of originaly issuied medals is 2847.

[GlennC]

This medal is "novodel" later re-strike. The bottom of the emperor head has two letters A. L for medal maker ( А. Лялин). Original medals were made by ( А.А.Клепиков) and marked with letter "K" at the base of the head. Also original medal has suspension loop as part of the medal and not soldered as yours. Auction house "Монеты и медали" sold original medal on auction that took place on May 29 2010 Lot#22 for $31,000

All the best, Glenn