1906 Bronze Medal Ambassador Baron Rosen 64mm 130 Years of Friendship

Coin Details

Auction Record

$384 MS63 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1906 bronze medal at 64mm honors Ambassador Baron Rosen and celebrates 130 years of friendship between the United States and Russia (dating from 1776). Baron Roman Romanovich Rosen served as Russian Ambassador to the United States during a period of significant diplomatic activity, including the Treaty of Portsmouth (1905) that ended the Russo-Japanese War, mediated by President Theodore Roosevelt. The 130th anniversary of Russian-American relations was commemorated with this substantial medal. The 64mm bronze format indicates a presentation-grade piece, produced for diplomatic distribution. The American medallic tradition draws on European precedents while developing distinctly national characteristics, with medal producers from the U.S. Mint to private firms creating pieces that reflect American values and commemorative practices. This medal is related to the Bridgeport version (PCGS #930067).

Rarity Notes

Rare. Baron Rosen diplomatic medal, bronze 64mm, 1906. Diplomatic commemoratives are uncommon.

Cross References

PCGS #935295; Baron Rosen; 130 Years of Friendship; US-Russia; Bronze 64mm; 1906