Russia Jeton 1791 - Bronze Novodel. Catherine II (the Great) (1762-96).
Bit-1399(R1); Diakov-225.9. Crowned cipher of Catherine II within laurel wreath; Reverse: Four line legend. Commemorative jeton struck for the defeat of Turkey in the Russo-Turkish War. Traces of original red mint luster seen throughout, with a great strike consistent with it being a novadel. A very elusive type in this CHOICE SPECIMEN STATE.