Alexander III, 1887 - 50th Anniversary of Ivan Aivazovsky’s Artistic Career
Identifier
ANRO-464; Diakov-999.1
Reference Description
Obverse: A right-facing bust of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, depicted with a full beard and wearing formal attire. Around the upper edge, the inscription reads "ПРОФЕССОРУ ЖИВОПИСИ И. К. АЙВАЗОВСКОМУ," which translates to "To Professor of Painting I. K. Aivazovsky." Below, the artist’s signature "В. А." appears.
Reverse: A laurel wreath encircles a painter’s palette, symbolizing artistic achievement. The central inscription reads "1837-1887 26 СЕНТЯБРЯ," marking the 50-year anniversary of Aivazovsky’s career. Around the edge, the inscription "ОТЪ ИМПЕРАТОРСКОЙ АКАДЕМIИ ХУДОЖЕСТВЪ ВЪ ДЕНЬ 50 ЛЂТНЯГО ЮБИЛЕЯ" translates to "From the Imperial Academy of Arts on the 50th Anniversary."
Specifications: 52mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R2;
Bronze – R; 109.05g
Reference: Diakov-999.1
Image shown: Монеты и Медали Auction 52 Lot 384 (28-Jun-2008)
Reverse: A laurel wreath encircles a painter’s palette, symbolizing artistic achievement. The central inscription reads "1837-1887 26 СЕНТЯБРЯ," marking the 50-year anniversary of Aivazovsky’s career. Around the edge, the inscription "ОТЪ ИМПЕРАТОРСКОЙ АКАДЕМIИ ХУДОЖЕСТВЪ ВЪ ДЕНЬ 50 ЛЂТНЯГО ЮБИЛЕЯ" translates to "From the Imperial Academy of Arts on the 50th Anniversary."
Specifications: 52mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R2;
Bronze – R; 109.05g
Reference: Diakov-999.1
Image shown: Монеты и Медали Auction 52 Lot 384 (28-Jun-2008)
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Citation
“Alexander III, 1887 - 50th Anniversary of Ivan Aivazovsky’s Artistic Career,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, https://armnumres.org/items/show/464.