K-190
ABDICATION OF CZAR NICOLAS II
(Russische Revolution)
1917, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 56.0mm, 72.80g, Frankenhuis 1467.
Obverse: Bust of Czar Nicolas II, right, wearing a large and heavy crown behind which appears a knout. In border, "Der abgedankte Selbstherrscher" (The discharged despot).
Reverse: English soldier, holding a blazing torch of freedom, goading the Russian bear, which has loosened its manacles, to upset the imperial throne. Date, "15. Maerz 1917" (March 15, 1917). K•G• below date, bottom left.
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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
58mm Blackened Cast Iron
58mm Cast Bronze Versilbert (silvered)
58mm Cast Silver Rim-punch: KGoeTz SILBER
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