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RUSSIA. Capture of Azov Medal Struck in Gold by S. Yudin, 1696. Peter I (The Great) (1689-1725). PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
51 mm. Dia-5.2. 19th century copy. Originals of this medal by F. Alexeev in gold are unknown to the cataloger and not listed in the major references. Facing laureate and armored bust, legend around; Reverse: View of the city and fortress of Azov bombarded from sea and shore. The Azov campaigns of 1695-96 led to the establishment of the Imperial Russian Fleet. The Azov sea located west of the Crimean Peninsula and is connected to the Black sea by the Strait of Kerch. The first campaign began in the spring of 1695 and after several unsuccessful attempts to take the fortress the Russian military forces withdrew. Though the Russians were unable to take the fortress of Azov in 1695, once withdrawn they immediately began preparations for a second assault. By the spring of 1696 a fleet of ships had been built and ready to blockade the fortress preventing needed supplies and garrison reinforcements. The new Russian Fleet arrived May 27 and was able to block Azov, three weeks later on June 14 the Turkish fleet arrived and after losing two ships in combat retreated. The Azov garrison surrendered on July 19 only after the capture of the external rampart and massive bombardment from land and sea. The capture of Azov proved to be significant and marked the beginning of Russia's maritime power. Interesting and historically significant. Sharply struck with the minute details well defined. Minor contact marks with flashy proof-like surfaces subdued by light wispy hairlines. Light attractive peripheral toning. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $20000.00- $25000.00
51 mm. Dia-5.2. 19th century copy. Originals of this medal by F. Alexeev in gold are unknown to the cataloger and not listed in the major references. Facing laureate and armored bust, legend around; Reverse: View of the city and fortress of Azov bombarded from sea and shore. The Azov campaigns of 1695-96 led to the establishment of the Imperial Russian Fleet. The Azov sea located west of the Crimean Peninsula and is connected to the Black sea by the Strait of Kerch. The first campaign began in the spring of 1695 and after several unsuccessful attempts to take the fortress the Russian military forces withdrew. Though the Russians were unable to take the fortress of Azov in 1695, once withdrawn they immediately began preparations for a second assault. By the spring of 1696 a fleet of ships had been built and ready to blockade the fortress preventing needed supplies and garrison reinforcements. The new Russian Fleet arrived May 27 and was able to block Azov, three weeks later on June 14 the Turkish fleet arrived and after losing two ships in combat retreated. The Azov garrison surrendered on July 19 only after the capture of the external rampart and massive bombardment from land and sea. The capture of Azov proved to be significant and marked the beginning of Russia's maritime power. Interesting and historically significant. Sharply struck with the minute details well defined. Minor contact marks with flashy proof-like surfaces subdued by light wispy hairlines. Light attractive peripheral toning. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $20000.00- $25000.00