Russian Empire 300 Anniversary of Romanov Dynasty Medal Imperial pre WW1 ORIGINL for Sale

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Russian Empire 300 Anniversary of Romanov Dynasty Medal Imperial pre WW1 ORIGINL For Sale

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Russian Empire 300 Anniversary of Romanov Dynasty Medal Imperial pre WW1 ORIGINL:
$69.99

IRussian Imperial Medal in Commemoration the 300th Anniversary of theRomanov Dynasty, 1913 issue.

This is a GUARANTEED ORIGINALmedal made and issued in Imperial Russia just before WW1 – not a later reissueor a replica!

The medallion is in brass,measures 28.3mm wide and weighs 13.9 g not including the suspension andconnecting link. The medal comes with a new Romanov ribbon mounted on theSoviet era suspension device for collector’s display. The connecting link is areplacement.

The medal is in fair to goodcondition. There is significant wear to the high points of the artwork on theobverse; nevertheless, most details of the bas-relief portraits are stillclearly visible. The reverse is better preserved; the details of the letteringare nice and crisp. There is dark toning to the brass on both sides.

The medal was authorized forall state civil servants and active-duty military men, as well as thoseindividuals who took part in preparing the 1913 celebrations. Vast majority ofthe recipients were required to purchase the medal with their own funds eitherfrom the state or from a variety of private makers. Thus, the quality of themedals varies greatly. This particular piece is a state mint issue.