Nicholas I, 1829 - Peace With Turkey

ANRO-1538; Diakov-477.1

Obverse: A crowned double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a scepter and an orb, symbolizing the power of the Russian Empire. Below, a detailed panoramic view of the city of Burgas, with mosques, fortifications, and surrounding mountainous landscape. The inscription at the top reads "1829," and at the bottom, "БУРГАСЪ" (Burgas). The engraver’s name, "В. АЛЕКСЂЕВЪ," is also present.

Reverse: A finely detailed depiction of the Selimiye Mosque in Adrianople (modern-day Edirne), with its four towering minarets and surrounding buildings, representing the city’s capture by Russian forces. The upper inscription reads "МИР СЪ ТУРЦIЕЮ" (Peace with Turkey), while the lower inscription states "АДРIАНОПОЛЬ . 2 СЕНТ . 1829 .," marking the date of the Treaty of Adrianople, which ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. The engraver’s name, "КОП. М. СИЗОРСКIЙ," appears at the bottom.

Specifications: 65mm
AU - R5
AR - R3
AE - R1

Reference: Diakov-477.1; Reichel-3505
AU - Kunker 244 Lot 703 (6-Feb-2014) Realized EUR 110,000
AR - Sincona AG Auction 69 Lot 1191 (17-May-2021) Realized CHF 4,500
AE - Kunker 310 Lot 7064 (21-Jun-2018) Realized EUR 1,500

This medal commemorates the successful Russian campaign against the Ottoman Empire, culminating in the Treaty of Adrianople, which granted Russia territorial gains and strengthened its influence in the Balkans.