Russia, Alexander III (1881-1894), the Empress Maria Feodorovna, national gold Medal for Good Behaviour and Success in Sciences, undated, by Avenir Crigorievich Griliches (1849-1905), bust of Empress r., rev. Minerva stands with lamp and wreath, by owl and emblems of learning, 33mm., wt. 16.39gms. (Diakov 909.9), bright, minor handling marks, extremely fine, the reverse with peripheral red bloom. Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928). (£2000 - 2500)