Alexandru Ioan Cuza 1820–1873
Features
| Location |
Romania
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Carol I (1881-1914)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1906 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (most Romanian commemorative medals of this type are struck/milled; safest option) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | Never issued |
| Number | N# 554231 |
| References | Moyaux# 53 Auguste Moyaux; 1910. Catalogue des Médailles Commémoratives de Chemins de Fer de tous les Pays = Catalogue of Commemorative Medals of Railways of all Countries. Charles Dupriez, Brussels, Belgium. |
Commemorative issue
Commemoration of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, first ruler of the United Principalities of Romania
Obverse
Left-facing bust of Alexandru Ioan Cuza in military uniform; commemorative portrait; Romanian historical figure; 19th century ruler.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEXANDRU IOAN I
CUZA – VODĂ
1820–1873
Unabridged legend: ALEXANDRU IOAN I CUZA – VODĂ – 1820–1873
Translation: Alexandru Ioan I Cuza – Ruler – 1820-1873
Engraver: F. Saraga
Designer: F. Saraga
Reverse
Commemorative reverse; historical text referring to major reforms and events during the reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Romanian commemorative
Comments
Private commemorative medal dedicated to Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the first ruler of the United Principalities of Romania.
The medal has no monetary value and was not legal tender.
Likely issued in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Engraver F. Saraga is credited on the obverse.
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