RUSSIA. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna on the 50th Anniversary of her Marriage to Paul I Silver Medal, 1826. PCGS SP-58.
42 mm. Diakov-448.1 (R2); Reichel-3456. By F. Tolstoy. Laureate portrait of the Empress Dowager right, signed: "Г. ѲЕОДОР. ТОЛСТОИ." below. Linked wreaths of rose and laurel enclosing anniversary dates, with inscription: "ДЛЯ БЛАЖЕНСТВА ВСѢХЪ" (For Blessing of All) above, initials: "И.A.H." (Imperial Academy of Sciences) below. Signs of handling with mirror-like surfaces with contact marks on both sides. Pearl gray patina with turquoise, indigo and fuchsia highlights. A lovely example sure to please. PCGS SP-58 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00