Pendar - Alexander II Russian Emperor 1905 | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 93
Specifications
| Composition | Brass |
| Issuing state | Bulgaria |
| Year | 1905 AD |
| Technique | Cast |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Type of Exonumia | Utility items - Counter token |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Edge | Reeded |
Description
This brass token (pendar), minted in 1905, is a replica pendar commemorating Alexander II of Russia. The obverse boasts a right-facing bust of Alexander II with the Cyrillic inscription "АЛЕКСАНДЪРЬ II РУСКИ ИМПЕРАТОРЪ". On the reverse, a crude representation of the Russian Empire's Coat of arms is visible, accompanied by the Cyrillic lettering "МЕСИНГОВЪ ПЕНДАР ЗА НАКИТЪ 1905 4". Historically, this piece has been used for national folklore events in Bulgaria, often incorporated into traditional folklore clothing, adding a touch of antiquity and cultural significance. This piece is holed, all of the pendars are, given that they are sewed into clothing. Thickness is 0.9mm
Tag: Aleksander II, Russian Emperor, 1905, Replica Pendar, Brass Token, Russian Empire, Coinantiquariat, Bulgarian Folklore, Traditional Clothing, Numismatic Collectible.
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