Russia/Poland - Centenary of Polish Constitution Medalette, Jeton, Russia

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Description:

Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the existence of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1791, this medalette was commissioned in Kracow in 1891. The Polish Constitution was ratified on May 3, 1791. This medal was designed by Charles Wiener.

Obverse inscription: PAMIATKA SETNEJ ROCZNICY KONSTYTUCYI III MAJA 1791 ("Souvenir hundredth anniversary of constitution May 3rd 1791").

Reverse inscription: III MAJ 1891 ("May 3 1891").

Date Made: ca 1891

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Poland

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

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.1306Catalog Number: 68.263.1306Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Commemorative

Physical Description: metal, 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

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-ed23-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_971154

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