Russia-Moscow French Exposition Token, Jeton

Description:

This token commemorates the Russia-Moscow French Exposition in 1891 conducted under Alexander III (1881-1894). This exposition was one of two World’s Fairs to take place in 1891.

Obverse inscription: PAX LABOR / MOSCOU PARIS (Peace and Labor/ Moscow Paris).

Reverse inscription: ФРАНЦУЗСКАЯ ВЫСТАВКА / ВЪ МОСКВЯ 1891("French show to Moscow in 1891").

Date Made: 1891

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Russia: RussiaAssociated Place: Russia: Moskva, Moscow

Related Event: Exposition Francaise de Moscow (1891)

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Russian Coins and Jetons, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection, Russian Jetons

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.1066Catalog Number: 68.263.1066Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: medaljetonOther Terms: medal; Exposition

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 33 mm x 33 mm x 3.3 cm; 1 5/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 1 5/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-3bc3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_970666

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