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Alexander I Specimen "Capture of Paris" Medal in Platinum 1814 SP64 PCGS, Bramsen-2270, Julius-2861, Diakov-375.1 (R4). 28mm. Unsigned. Struck to commemorate the capture of Paris. Obv. Laureate head of Alexander right; rayed Eye of Providence above. Rev. ЗA | BЗЯTIE | ПAPИЖA | 19 MAPTA | 1814 (for the taking of Paris) in five lines; all within wreath. In 1812, Napoleon decided to increase his domination in Europe with a march to Russia. Upon leading an incredibly large army into the capital city, the surrender of Moscow was an assured outcome. The continued stanglehold on the city throughout the harsh Russian winter, however, was not nearly so assured, as Napoleon was forced to retreat in the face of hunger, disease, and a lack of provisions. It was on his retreat that the battlefield wizard finally met his match, and was brought to capitulation. The Campaign of 1814, which was the resulting capture of Paris, was seen as the final chapter in the saga which saw all of Europe brought to their knees. A large silver issue of this medal was struck and awarded to the officers who participated in the campaign. An extremely rare subset of these medals was issued in platinum, however, and likely retained for presentation to the most important of officials.
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD
Alexander I Specimen "Capture of Paris" Medal in Platinum 1814 SP64 PCGS, Bramsen-2270, Julius-2861, Diakov-375.1 (R4). 28mm. Unsigned. Struck to commemorate the capture of Paris. Obv. Laureate head of Alexander right; rayed Eye of Providence above. Rev. ЗA | BЗЯTIE | ПAPИЖA | 19 MAPTA | 1814 (for the taking of Paris) in five lines; all within wreath. In 1812, Napoleon decided to increase his domination in Europe with a march to Russia. Upon leading an incredibly large army into the capital city, the surrender of Moscow was an assured outcome. The continued stanglehold on the city throughout the harsh Russian winter, however, was not nearly so assured, as Napoleon was forced to retreat in the face of hunger, disease, and a lack of provisions. It was on his retreat that the battlefield wizard finally met his match, and was brought to capitulation. The Campaign of 1814, which was the resulting capture of Paris, was seen as the final chapter in the saga which saw all of Europe brought to their knees. A large silver issue of this medal was struck and awarded to the officers who participated in the campaign. An extremely rare subset of these medals was issued in platinum, however, and likely retained for presentation to the most important of officials.
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD