Hello! I happend to find an old russian bronze medal, that i keept for many years. Diameter size is 9 cm. Thikness is 7-8 mm. Weight is about 250 gram. I think, pic 3 says: "Peninsula Krim and island Tamansky became Russian in 1783" And I think the person on the front is Catherine II of Russia: Does anyone have any more info on what it is or what it can be worth? All answers is highly appreciated! Thanks, Floow Images (click on image to see full size): Engraver:
Hi, Floow! Welcome to the neighborhood! I assume that the medal is spherical, like a globe. The photos are a bit too small for my bad eyes. perhaps someone else will be able to help you. Good luck, Chris
If you click on the picture you can se them in full size, mutch bigger The medal is lika a coin flat and round. 90 mm x 8 mm
Krim was conquered during the reign of Catherine the Great (1762-1796). This is the commemorative medal.
My apology. My eyes aren't that good anymore, and I thought you said 9mm rather than 9cm. That's why I thought something 9mm x 8mm might be spherical. My mistake! Chris
Hi Floow, I saw your post while trying to research my own medals. When I was younger I had found all these what I believe to be Russian medals in the woods. I have had mine for years too. I was just wondering where you were from or where you got yours from. Thanks!
I am from Sweden. But my father got alot of friends in russia. So i think he got it over there somehow.