The Czar in London: A bronze commemorative medal for His Imperial Majesty The Emperor of All The Russias, Alexander II, with bust to one side and 'Alexander II Russorum Imperator', and verso 'Servorum Emancipator Liberae Civitatis Hospes. XVIII Maii Mdccclxxiv, Londini, Charles Wiener', to celebrate his visit of the city of London, 18th May 1874, 76 mm. Issued by the Corporation of the City of London in an edition of just 400.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
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