Nicholas I, Russo-Persian War (1826-1828), 1828 – Capture of Erivan Fortress

ANRO-454; Diakov-1788

Obverse: A Russian warrior, clad in armor, stands triumphantly on the ruins of a fortress. He holds a shield in his left hand and a banner displaying the Russian imperial emblem in his right. At his feet lie the bodies of fallen defenders, discarded banners, weapons, and a shield featuring the Persian lion and sun emblem. Inscription: "ВЗЯТIЕ КРЕПОСТИ ЕРИВАНИ" (Capture of the Erivan Fortress). Below: "СЪ МОДЕЛИ ГРАФА ѲЕОДОРА ТОЛСТАГО | РѢЗАЛЪ А. ЛЯЛИНЪ 1839 | 1829."

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;

Reference: Diakov-1788
Image shown: Fritz Rudolf Kuenker Auction 230 Lot 8484

This medal commemorates the Russian victory at Erivan (modern-day Yerevan) during the Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828, which led to the signing of the Treaty of Turkmenchay, securing Russian control over Eastern Armenia.