Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2015 ANA Auction - Sessions B-C 14 August 2015
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RUSSIA. Victory at Kunersdorf Medallic Ruble, 1759. Elizabeth (1741-61).
45.4 mm (with loop); 26.25 gms. Bit-273a; Diakov-105.1; Romanov-pg. 80-81. RARE. Draped crowned bust of Elizabeth right; Reverse: Ancient soldier holding Russian flag amidst battlefield, abandoned weapons and fleeing enemies in the distance; at top is a suspension loop. An original striking with signature and initials of the engraver, Timofey Ivanov. Awarded as a medal to participants of the Battle of Kunersdorf. Lightly gilt. Some scratches in fields and evidence on edge of former mounting. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1200.00
45.4 mm (with loop); 26.25 gms. Bit-273a; Diakov-105.1; Romanov-pg. 80-81. RARE. Draped crowned bust of Elizabeth right; Reverse: Ancient soldier holding Russian flag amidst battlefield, abandoned weapons and fleeing enemies in the distance; at top is a suspension loop. An original striking with signature and initials of the engraver, Timofey Ivanov. Awarded as a medal to participants of the Battle of Kunersdorf. Lightly gilt. Some scratches in fields and evidence on edge of former mounting. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1200.00