18 - 1828 - Peace With Persia - 1828

Diakov-476.1; ANRO-452

Obverse:

Inscription: 2242; initials B.A. below to right
Translation:
Description: Mount Ararat surrounded by the sea with Noah's Ark on the top, the rising sun on the horizon to left.

Reverse:

Inscription: 1828
Translation:
Description: View of an eastern city under the sun shining, mountains toped with a Russian flag beyond.

Struck under authority of Nicholas I 1825-1855

Artist / Engraver: V. Alexeev
Size: 65mm
AU - R5
AR - R3
AE - R1

Reference: Diakov-476.1; Reichel-3483
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The Turkmanchay Treaty Commemorative Medal of 1828 was issued to mark the signing of the Treaty of Turkmanchay, which concluded the Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828. The treaty was signed on February 22, 1828, in the village of Turkmanchay, located 50 km from Tabriz.

The treaty had far-reaching implications for both Russia and Persia (now Iran). According to its terms, the Erivan and Nakhichevan Khanates (Eastern Armenia) were annexed to the Russian Empire. The Iranian government agreed not to hinder the resettlement of Armenians into these newly acquired territories. Iran was also obligated to pay a contribution of 20 million rubles in silver. The treaty affirmed Russia's exclusive right to maintain a naval fleet in the Caspian Sea.

A simultaneous trade treaty was signed, granting Russian merchants the right to free trade throughout Iran and establishing a uniform five percent import duty on Russian and Iranian goods.

The Turkmanchay Treaty strengthened Russia's position in the Caucasus and weakened British influence in Iran, which they had sought to use as a counter against Russia.