Russia
Nicholas I silver "Liberation of Amsterdam" Medal 1836 MS63 NGC, Diakov-1775 (R3), Smirnov-384. 66mm. 434gm. By A. Klepikov. One of a series of 20 medals commemorating the most important events of the Patriotic War of 1812. Obv. Armored Alexander I in the image of the Slav God Rodomysl. Rev. Standing Russian warrior protecting the city goddess of Amsterdam. Superb details with appealing gray and russet patina. Light hairlines are noted with reflective fields. Very rare. Housed in an NGC oversized holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD