Russia - 1817
Three Hundredth Anniversary of the 95 Theses in Finland
Obverse:
Under the radiant cipher of Alexander I, the allegory of Finland seated in front, rests her left arm on a column shaft and leans on a shield stamped with the crowned shield of Finland; a lion standing on a sword and holding a sword.
Legend:
AUSPICIIS FE LIX MAGNUS .
Exergue:
TECN?ONTS COMUS DE FUMSNOE F .
Size:
50 mm.
Reverse:
"She found (her) lost children"; allegory of Religion standing in front, her head surrounded by stars, raises a chalice in his right hand and holds a book inscribed: BIBL.
Legend:
ABLATA RECEPIT PIGNORA
Exergue:
PLAUDENTE POST TRIA SAECULA / FENNIA DIE XXXI OCTOBRIS / MDCCCXVII