Russia
Alexander II bronze "Nicholas I Monument" Medal 1859 MS63 Brown NGC, Diakov-681.1. 84.5mm. By P. Brusnitsyn. Issued to celebrate the opening of the monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg. A massive commemorative issue, impressively preserved overall, with rich brown surfaces that display flashy blue, purple and golden iridescent color when viewed at an angle. Very scarce as a type.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-800 USD