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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Alexander I silver Medal 1811 Uncertified, By I. Shilov. Reward for zeal rendered during the expedition under Secret Privy Councillor Musin-Pushkin for the search for minerals in the Caucus and Ararat mountain ranges, 51 mm, Diakov 278 var. (obv. type). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Legend in nine lines. Attractive cobalt tone around the periphery. An interesting pairing featuring a later portrait used for Alexander medals, rather than the earlier portrait by Leberecht as listed in Diakov.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Alexander I silver Medal 1811 Uncertified, By I. Shilov. Reward for zeal rendered during the expedition under Secret Privy Councillor Musin-Pushkin for the search for minerals in the Caucus and Ararat mountain ranges, 51 mm, Diakov 278 var. (obv. type). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Legend in nine lines. Attractive cobalt tone around the periphery. An interesting pairing featuring a later portrait used for Alexander medals, rather than the earlier portrait by Leberecht as listed in Diakov.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD