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August 2018 ANA - Sess. A, B, D 14 & 16 Aug 2018
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RUSSIA. Silver Usefulness Medal, ND (ca. 1793). By T. Ivanov/S. Yudin. Catherine II (the Great) (1762-96). PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details Secure Holder.
cf.Dia-234.1. Octagonal, bust of Catherine II right, with engravers initials below truncation of bust "T.I.F"; Reverse: bee landing on rose bush with beehive on right. The engraver initials for Ivanov are not his usual signature, but the reverse is the usual die encountered. Some scratches at 5 o'clock on obverse and 3 o'clock on the reverse. Despite the noted defect of "Graffiti" a presentable example. Lightly toned. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details Secure Holder.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00
cf.Dia-234.1. Octagonal, bust of Catherine II right, with engravers initials below truncation of bust "T.I.F"; Reverse: bee landing on rose bush with beehive on right. The engraver initials for Ivanov are not his usual signature, but the reverse is the usual die encountered. Some scratches at 5 o'clock on obverse and 3 o'clock on the reverse. Despite the noted defect of "Graffiti" a presentable example. Lightly toned. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details Secure Holder.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00