Russia (England, London mint) Tin-Alloy Medal 1813 - In honor of Emperor Alexander I - Alexander I (1801-1825)

Russia (England, London mint) Tin-Alloy Medal 1813 – In honor of Emperor Alexander I – Alexander I (1801–1825)
30.47g. 44mm. AU/AU. Medalier: Thomas Wyon (on obverse, W T F in the truncation of the shoulder). Diakov 363.1 Ar - R3; Ae - R2. Obv.: Profile bust of Emperor Alexander I facing right, wearing a peruke and the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, with an order sash over his right shoulder. Inscription around: ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. (Alexander, Emperor of Russia). Below the truncation: MDCCCXIII (1813). Rev.: Imperial Russian coat of arms (double-headed eagle) within a circular legend. Inscription around: FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS (Bravely he defends, triumphing). This medal was issued in 1813 in honor of Emperor Alexander I and his leadership during the campaigns against Napoleon. The elegant neoclassical design was executed by Thomas Wyon in England.