This coronation medal was struck in Russia in 1896 to commemorate the coronation of Nicholas II, who ruled Russia from 1894-1917. He was assassinated on July 17, 1918 by the Bolsheviks, thereby becoming the last Czar of Russia.
Obverse inscription: БОЖЕ ЦАРЯ ХРАНИ / H II A / 1896 ("God Save the Tsar / Nicholas II Alexandra").
Reverse inscription: ВЪ ПАМЯТЬ КОРОНОВАНИЯ / 1896 ("In Memory of Coronation").