Nicholas I, Russo-Persian War (1826-1828), 1826 – Battle of Elisabethpol (Gandzak or Ganja)
Identifier
ANRO-446; Diakov-1782
Reference Description
Obverse: A Russian warrior, shielding himself with a crest featuring the imperial eagle, prepares to strike a fallen Persian horseman. The Persian warrior, lying beside his collapsed horse, holds a yataghan, with a shield bearing the lion and sun emblem nearby. Inscription: "СРАЖЕНИЕ ПОДЪ ЕЛИСАВЕТПОЛЕМЪ." Below: "СЪ МОДЕЛИ ГРАФА ѲЕОДОР. ТОЛСТАГО. РѢЗАЛЪ А. ЛЯЛИНЪ. 1839 | 1826."
Reverse: The Russian double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, crowned with three imperial crowns. On its chest, a shield depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, encircled by the Order of St. Andrew’s chain. The eagle holds a scepter and an orb, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Below, the engraver’s signature: "Р. А. КЛЕПИКОВЪ 1837."
Specifications: 65mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R1; 113.17g
Reference: Diakov-1782
Image shown: Fritz Rudolf Kuenker Auction 230 Lot 8480
Reverse: The Russian double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, crowned with three imperial crowns. On its chest, a shield depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, encircled by the Order of St. Andrew’s chain. The eagle holds a scepter and an orb, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Below, the engraver’s signature: "Р. А. КЛЕПИКОВЪ 1837."
Specifications: 65mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R1; 113.17g
Reference: Diakov-1782
Image shown: Fritz Rudolf Kuenker Auction 230 Lot 8480
Notes
This medal commemorates the Russian victory at Elisabethpol (Ganja) during the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828.
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Citation
“Nicholas I, Russo-Persian War (1826-1828), 1826 – Battle of Elisabethpol (Gandzak or Ganja),” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 23, 2025, https://armnumres.org/items/show/446.