Alexander III, 1894 - Medal Awarded by the Lazarev (Lazaryan) Institute of Oriental Languages (ШТЕЙНМАНЪ)

ANRO-462; Diakov-919.1

Obverse: Profile bust of Emperor Alexander III, facing left, with a full beard. Around the portrait, the inscription reads: "Б. М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС." (By the Grace of God, Alexander III, Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia). Below the bust, the engraver’s name: "Л . ШТЕЙНМАНЪ P." (L. Shteinman fecit).

Reverse: Inscription in six lines: "ОТЪ ЛАЗАРЕВСКАГО ИНСТИТУТА ВОСТОЧНЫХЪ ЯЗЫКОВЪ ЗА БЛАГОНРАВIЕ И УСПЂХИ." (From the Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages for Good Conduct and Achievements).

Specifications: 41mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R4; 36.82g
Bronze – N2;

Reference: Diakov-919.1
Image shown: Znak ЗнакЪ Auction 8 Lot 366

This medal was issued by the prestigious Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages, an important educational institution in Russia that trained specialists in Oriental studies, particularly focused on Armenian, Persian, and other regional languages. It was awarded to students for exemplary behavior and academic success.