Alexander III and Umberto I Visit Wilhelm II Token, Jeton
Alexander III and Umberto I Visit Wilhelm II Token, Jeton
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- Description
- This token was minted to commemorate the meeting of Alexander III (Emperor of Russia), Umberto I (King of Italy), and Wilhem II (Kaiser and King of Prussia) in Berlin, Germany in 1889. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: (None)
- Reverse inscription: KAISER WILHELM II – KÖNIG UMBERTO I (“Emperor Wilhelm II – King Umberto I).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- medal
- jeton
- Other Terms
- medal; Commemorative
- date made
- 1889
- associated person
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- Wilhelm II King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
- Umberto I
- place made
- Germany
- associated place
- Germany
- Russia: Rossiya
- Physical Description
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 24 mm x 24 mm x 2.4 cm; 15/16 in x 15/16 in x 15/16 in
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.236
- catalog number
- 68.21.236
- accession number
- 276536
- Credit Line
- Willis H. du Pont
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Russian Coins and Jetons
- Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
- Russian Jetons
- Coins, Currency and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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