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Novodels are an intriguing peculiarity of Russian numismatics. But while coin novodels are widely known and well
written about, novodels of Award Medals are far less known and little researched. In the 19th century, the mint, as it
did with coins, would restrike examples of very rare, difficult to obtain Award Medals for museums, official
institutions, and advanced collectors. We are pleased to be able to offer a specialized collection of Novodel Award
Medals below. They not only offer a piece of history, but a linear link to our numismatic counterparts of the past.
3041
3041
Award Medal for Service during the Coronation, 1801.
Bronze. 51 mm. By
I. Shilov. Novodel, 1814. Bit H498 (R2). Bare Alexander I head r., signed by
Shilov on truncation, date “1814” below / Three-line legend, date legend on
plaque below. Deep silvery-gray tone with good lustre
Condition:
About uncirculated
$ 400
3044
3043
3042
3042 A
ward Medal for “Passage into Sweden Through the Torneo River”, 1809.
Bronze. 28.5 mm. Novodel. Bit H612 (R2). Crowned Alexander I cipher /
Four-line legend, date below. Instituted 14 April 1809, for soldiers of Shuvalov
who gained passage to Sweden across the Torneo River during the Russo-Swedish
War of 1808-1809. Dark chestnut-brown.
Condition:
Extremely fine
$ 300
3043
Award Medal to the Deputies of the New Finland.
Bronze. 42 mm.
Unsigned.(By Shilov). Bit H611 (R3). Bust of Alexander I right / Legends.
Rare
Condition:
Porous surfaces, otherwise Good very fine
$ 250
3044
Award Medal for “Love to the Fatherland”
, 1812. Bronze. 29 mm. By
C.Leberecht. Novodel. Bit H632 (R2). Alexander I head r., signed on truncation /
Four-line legend and date within wreath. Instituted 9 Feb. 1813 for
peasant-partisans of Moscow Province. Deep mahogany
Condition:
Choice uncirculated
$ 500