Monument at Borodino Medalette, Jeton, Russia
Monument at Borodino Medalette, Jeton, Russia
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- Description
- This medalette commemorates the monument built at Borodino, the site of one of the most significant battles against Napoleon in Russian history. The Battle at Borodino took place on August 26, 1812.
- Obverse inscription: БОРОДИНО 26 АВГУС 1812Г. / ОТКРЫТЪ 26 АВГУС. 1839Г. ("Borodino, 26 August 1812. / Open, 26 August 1839").
- Reverse inscription: (None)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Medal
- medal
- date made
- ca 1839
- place made
- Russia
- associated place
- Russia: Moskovskaya Oblast', Borodino
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 29 mm x 20 mm; 1 5/32 in x 25/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.693
- catalog number
- 68.263.693
- accession number
- 281689
- Credit Line
- Willis H. du Pont
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Coins, Currency and Medals
- Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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