Imperial Russia 1897 first Population Census Medal Silver Grade – A167

carefully made reproduction of the Imperial Russian medal “For Labour in the First General Population Census, 1897.” Obverse shows the crowned monogram of Nicholas II within a laurel wreath and the legend «ПЕРВАЯ ВСЕОБЩАЯ ПЕРЕПИСЬ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ». Reverse reads «ЗА ТРУДЫ ПО ПЕРВОЙ ВСЕОБЩЕЙ ПЕРЕПИСИ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ 1897». Mounted on the tricolor white-blue-red pentagonal ribbon with metal back plate and safety pin.

• Diameter:29 mm (1.14 in)
• Weight:18.4 g (0.65 oz)
• Finish: Silver-tone with period-style patina
• Ribbon: Tricolor pentagonal mount with pin
• Condition: New, unused

Background
Instituted in 1897, the original silver medal honored clergy, officials, teachers, and volunteers who helped conduct Russia’s first empire-wide census. This faithful reproduction captures the crisp Cyrillic legends and late-Imperial style—ideal for collections, study, reenactment, or display.

Note: Modern reproduction for historical/collecting purposes; not a precious-metal or government-issued original.