RUSSIA. Alexander II (1855-1881). Tin medal (1866). For Osip I. Kommisarov-Kostromskoi, the saviour of Alexander II.
Obv: Bust of Osip Ivanovitsch Komisarov-Kostromsko facing, wearing fur-trimmed coat.
Rev: Patriarchal cross within mandorla.
Diakov 746.6; Sommer K 52; Smirnov -.
Osip Ivanovitsch Komisarov-Kostromsko thwarted the assassination of Alexander II by the revolutionary Dimitrij Karakasow on April 16th 1866. Rare!
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 8.55 g.
Diameter: 30 mm.