Imperial Russian Nicholas II Khodynka Coronation Cup, 1896. Rare Imperial Russian enameled metal coronation beaker, produced for the 1896 coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Decorated with the crowned Imperial cipher "? II," the date 1896, Russian double-headed Imperial eagle, elaborate red and blue ornament, and gilt borders. These cups were distributed as official commemorative gifts during the coronation festivities at Khodynka Field, Moscow, on May 18/30, 1896, where the catastrophic crowd crush claimed more than 1,300 lives. Forever associated with the Khodynka Tragedy, these historic beakers became known as "Khodynka Cups" or "Cups of Sorrows." Height: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm). Diameter: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm).