G-48/12. Commemorative medal "Mikhail Glinka" (1983)

Obverse

Half-lenght portrait 1/2 to the right (no hands), with scenes from the opera "Ruslan and Ludmila" 

Medallist's initials over the left shoulder

Reverse

Bells in the sky above forest

MIKHAIL GLINKA / 1804 - 1857 / MUSICIEN RUSSE

Specifications
Article: G-48/12
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1983
Country: France
Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Designer: SALMAN Mark (1938-2015)
Metal: Bronze, Copper
Diameter: 68,0 mm / 76,0 mm
Edge: plain with inscription of serial number
Circulation: ? / 100

Reference: Kokarev_Salykov: Russian & Soviet musicians in Medal Art, Moscow, 2016 (Г-6/12); Niggl #2971