Russia, Empire Alexander III 1/4 Kopeck

History

1/4 Kopeck 1881-1893, Y# 29, Russia, Empire, Alexander III

1/4 Kopeck 1881-1893, Y# 29, Russia, Empire, Alexander III, Edge

Obverse. Photo © RARITETUS.ru

Description

Alexander III (1845-1894) was the penultimate Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1881 until his death in 1894. He was highly conservative and reversed some of the liberal reforms of his father, Alexander II. During Alexander's reign Russia fought no major wars, for which he was styled "The Peacemaker". More than six feet tall (about 1.9 m), he was also noted for his immense physical strength.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Imperial Crown of Russia Monogram, signature Alexander III Displays the monogram of Alexander III with a laurel branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. The Imperial Crown of Russia with two ends of flying ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew is above. The Imperial Crown of Russia, also known as the Great Imperial Crown, was used by the Emperors of Russia until the monarchy's abolition in 1917. The Great Imperial Crown was first used in a coronation by Catherine II, and was last used at the coronation of Nicholas II. It survived the subsequent revolution and a temporary sojourn in Ireland, and is currently on display in the Moscow Kremlin Armoury State Diamond Fund. Order of St. Andrew was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia. A III
Reverse	Value flanked by stars and date. Mint mark of Saint Petersburg Mint: С.П.Б. ★ 1/4 ★ КОПѢЙКИ 1893 С.П.Б.
Edge	Reeded (milled)