Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Holy Coronation in Moscow 1896 Auction flanked on each side by

flanked on each side by four rays of and four oak leaves with two acorns

many with original signatures of high ranking officials

A bronze gilt medal featuring the right facing portrait of Franz Joseph

nearly 100mm (or 4 inches) in total length

Footnote: Jacob Hancock was born in Heddington

Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Holy Coronation in Moscow 1896 Auction flanked on each side byConstructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing central integrated monograms of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, circumscribed by Russian imperial eagles, the reverse bearing a depiction of the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow, flanked by imperial crowns, circumscribed by a dedication for the occasion of the coronation in 1896, unmarked, measuring 28. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 4 grams, demonstrating some tarnishing