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RUSSIA. Death of Admiral S. C. Griegh Medal Struck in Silver by C. Leberecht copied by V. Baranov, 1791. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
79 mm. Dia-213.2. Bust of Griegh left, flag around shoulders; Reverse: Obelisk with five line inscription, decorated with model of a ship, banners and an eagle, crowned woman standing on monument's steps, Turkish and Swedish trophies on ground, ships in background, two line inscription in exergue. Griegh who made a name for himself at the battle of Chesma in 1770 was outnumbered and out gunned. After a severe, but indecisive battle the Turks retired to the safety of the Chesma bay for the night where they were protected by fortifications. Admiral Grigory Spiridov decided to pursue and if possible destroy the remaining fleet using his fire-ships. At 1 o'clock in the morning Griegh, a captain at the time, decimated the Turkish fleet with the fire-ships setting the match with his own hand. He was in imminent danger not only from his own fire-ships, but from the Turks as well. The Russian fleet followed and by nine o'clock in the morning only remnants of the Turkish fleet, town and fortification remained. For his actions during the battle he was immediately promoted by Count Orlov to the rank of admiral and confirmed by the Empress Catherine II. The battle of Hogland in 1788 was the next distinguishing navel battle where he was able to block the Swedes from landing. Several days after the battle Griegh fell ill and was carried to Reval. When the Empress heard the news she immediately dispatched her first physician Dr. Rogerson. Unfortunately all of the skill of Dr. Rogerson was to no avail and Griegh died on October 26, 1788. The ceremony of his funeral was attended by a multitude of nobility, clergy and naval and military officers and was conducted with the utmost pomp and circumstance with the tolling of bells and firing of cannons to express the sorrow of the loss of one of the nations most useful men. His tomb in Tallin Cathedral was designed by the Empress' architect Giacomo Quarenghi. Excellent strike defining the minute details with flashy proof like surfaces subdued with light wispy hairlines and light attractive tone and multicolored hues in the protected areas. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00
79 mm. Dia-213.2. Bust of Griegh left, flag around shoulders; Reverse: Obelisk with five line inscription, decorated with model of a ship, banners and an eagle, crowned woman standing on monument's steps, Turkish and Swedish trophies on ground, ships in background, two line inscription in exergue. Griegh who made a name for himself at the battle of Chesma in 1770 was outnumbered and out gunned. After a severe, but indecisive battle the Turks retired to the safety of the Chesma bay for the night where they were protected by fortifications. Admiral Grigory Spiridov decided to pursue and if possible destroy the remaining fleet using his fire-ships. At 1 o'clock in the morning Griegh, a captain at the time, decimated the Turkish fleet with the fire-ships setting the match with his own hand. He was in imminent danger not only from his own fire-ships, but from the Turks as well. The Russian fleet followed and by nine o'clock in the morning only remnants of the Turkish fleet, town and fortification remained. For his actions during the battle he was immediately promoted by Count Orlov to the rank of admiral and confirmed by the Empress Catherine II. The battle of Hogland in 1788 was the next distinguishing navel battle where he was able to block the Swedes from landing. Several days after the battle Griegh fell ill and was carried to Reval. When the Empress heard the news she immediately dispatched her first physician Dr. Rogerson. Unfortunately all of the skill of Dr. Rogerson was to no avail and Griegh died on October 26, 1788. The ceremony of his funeral was attended by a multitude of nobility, clergy and naval and military officers and was conducted with the utmost pomp and circumstance with the tolling of bells and firing of cannons to express the sorrow of the loss of one of the nations most useful men. His tomb in Tallin Cathedral was designed by the Empress' architect Giacomo Quarenghi. Excellent strike defining the minute details with flashy proof like surfaces subdued with light wispy hairlines and light attractive tone and multicolored hues in the protected areas. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00