City of London, Visit of Czar Alexander 11 of Russia to the City of London,
City of London, Visit of Czar Alexander 11 of Russia to the City of London, , bronze gilt medal, 1874, by C. Wiener, uniformed bust of Alexander 11 left, rev. Londinia extends a welcoming hand to Alexander, with Peace in attendance, SERVORUM EMANCIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES, XV111 MAII MDCCCLXXIV- LONDINI, (THE LIBERATOR OF THE SERFS AND GUEST OF A FREE CITY. 18 MAY 1874- AT LONDON). 77 mm, (BHM. 2981), a pair of medals contained in original gilt lettered case of the Corporation of the City of London. Practically mint state and very rare in this form. £Sold
Alexander visited London from 13 to 21st May. During the visit the Corporation of the City of London entertained the Czar and members of the British royal family to luncheon at the Council Chamber of the Guildhall. Some 2800 guests were invited.
The Czar was presented with an address in a gold casket as a memento of the occasion.
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