The State Historical Museum presented a unique exhibition related to the International Congress of Vienna, which took place 210 years ago. It put an end to the coalition wars of European countries with Napoleonic France.
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In the museum’s collection there is a steel box that serves as an original pedestal for the spectacular presentation of the medallion.
The Congress was held in Vienna under the leadership of the victorious countries: the Russian Empire, Prussia, Austria and Great Britain.
On 15 September 1815, Empress Elizabeth Alekseevna, Tsarevich Konstantin and Grand Duchesses Maria and Catherine arrived in Vienna with their ladies-in-waiting.
In memory of the visit of the imperial persons, a special medallion was issued at the Vienna Mint. It depicted Emperor Alexander I in a general’s uniform and laurel wreath and Empress Elizabeth Alekseevna. The rarity was minted in a limited edition.
The museum’s collection contains a steel box that serves as an original pedestal for the spectacular presentation of the medallion. It was first produced in the mid-19th century in Tula.
The Congress was held in Vienna under the leadership of the victorious countries: the Russian Empire, Prussia, Austria and Great Britain. Photo: t.me/state_historical_museum
The Congress of Vienna determined a new balance of power in Europe and established the borders of states. For a long time, Russia became one of the leading countries in European politics, along with Prussia, Austria and Great Britain. This system of international relations was called the Vienna system.
