Nicholas I, 1827 - Capture of Erivan (Yerevan), Larger format

ANRO-448; Diakov-467.1

Obverse: A crowned double-headed eagle, symbolizing the Russian Empire, overpowering a Persian lion, representing Qajar Iran. Rays of the rising sun emanate in the background, signifying the dawn of Russian control over Yerevan. The inscription at the bottom reads "ЕРИВАНЬ ВЗЯТА 1ГО ОКТЯБРЯ 1827," translating to "Yerevan taken on October 1, 1827."

Reverse: A commemorative inscription honoring the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, marking the striking of this medal in Tabriz during the Russian military occupation. The inscription reads: "ВЪ ЦАРСТВОВАНIЕ ИМПЕРАТОРА НИКОЛАЯ IГО ЧЕКАНЕНО ВЪ ТАВРИЗЂ ВО ВРЕМЯ ПРЕБЫВАНIЯ РОССIЙСКИХЪ ВОЙСКЪ 6ГО ДЕКАБРЯ 1827," which translates to "During the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, struck in Tabriz during the presence of Russian troops, December 6, 1827."

Specifications: 52mm
AR - R4
AE - R4

Reference: Diakov-467.1
Image shown: Hirsch 297 Lot 3956 & Imperia Auction 5 Lot 63

This medal commemorates the Russian victory over Persia during the Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828, leading to the Treaty of Turkmenchay, which ceded Yerevan and the surrounding territories to the Russian Empire.