Historical and Art Medals

1896. FRANCE. Visit of Czar Nicholas II and the Czarina Alexandra, bronze medal by J.C. Chaplain, conj. busts right, reverse legend in wreath, 70mm (BDM I, p. 401; Dom. 42). Very fine, scarce (£40-60)

The Russian entourage visited Cherbourg, Paris and Chalons between 5 and 9 October 1896.