Alexander I, 1811 – Mining Expedition in the Caucasus and Ararat Mountains

ANRO-1815; Diakov-278.1var

Obverse: A right-facing bust of Emperor Alexander I, depicted with short, curled hair. The inscription around the edge reads: "Б. М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС." Below the bust, the engraver’s signature: "C. LEBERECHT. F." The date "1811" is inscribed beneath.

Reverse: A five-line inscription in Russian, surrounded by a beaded border, recognizing the contributions of Count Musin-Pushkin during an expedition. The text reads: "ВОЗДАЯНIЕ ЗА УСЕРДIЕ ОКАЗАННОЕ ВО ВРЕМЯ ЕКСПЕДИЦIИ ТАЙНАГО СОВЂТНИКА ГРАФА МУСИНА ПУШКИНА ДЛЯ ПРIИСКАНIЯ РУДЪ ВЪ ХРЕБТАХЪ КАВКАЗСКИХЪ И АРАРАТСКИХ ГОРЪ." (Translation: "In recognition of the diligence shown during the expedition of Privy Councillor Count Musin-Pushkin for the search of ores in the Caucasus and Ararat mountain ranges.")

Specifications: 51mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R2;

Reference: Diakov-278.1var
Image shown: Heritage Auctions 3044 Lot 30665

This medal was awarded for contributions to geological and mining explorations in the Caucasus and Ararat regions, highlighting Russia’s imperial scientific and industrial interests in the early 19th century.