Paul I, 1799 - Count Alexander Suvorov’s Italian Campaign
Identifier
ANRO-435; Diakov-248.1
Reference Description
Obverse: Bust of Alexander Suvorov facing right, wearing a cuirass and a richly decorated cloak. Inscription around: "ALEX SUWOROW PRINC ITAL COM RIMNIKS." (Alexander Suvorov, Prince of Italy, Count of Rymnik). Below, the engraver's initials: "C.H.K." (Conrad Heinrich Küchler).
Reverse: A Roman-style warrior, symbolizing Suvorov, stands triumphantly holding a fasces with an eagle-topped standard. To his right, a kneeling figure representing a freed Italian state looks up in gratitude, while a seated female figure, symbolizing Italy, extends her hand. Inscription above: "ITALIÆ LIBERATOR." (Liberator of Italy). Below, the date in Roman numerals: "MDCCXCIX" (1799). The engraver's signature: "C. H. KUCHLER. F."
Specifications: 48mm
Silver – R4;
Bronze – R2; 55.92g
Reference: Diakov-248.1
Image shown: Fritz Rudolf Kuenker Auction 251 Lot 3931
Reverse: A Roman-style warrior, symbolizing Suvorov, stands triumphantly holding a fasces with an eagle-topped standard. To his right, a kneeling figure representing a freed Italian state looks up in gratitude, while a seated female figure, symbolizing Italy, extends her hand. Inscription above: "ITALIÆ LIBERATOR." (Liberator of Italy). Below, the date in Roman numerals: "MDCCXCIX" (1799). The engraver's signature: "C. H. KUCHLER. F."
Specifications: 48mm
Silver – R4;
Bronze – R2; 55.92g
Reference: Diakov-248.1
Image shown: Fritz Rudolf Kuenker Auction 251 Lot 3931
Notes
This medal honors Suvorov’s victories against the French in the Italian Campaign of 1799, solidifying his reputation as a military genius and liberator of Italy from French rule.
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Citation
“Paul I, 1799 - Count Alexander Suvorov’s Italian Campaign,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/435.