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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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Alexander III silver "Meschanskoe College" Medal 1885 MS61 NGC, Diakov-958.1 (R3). 95mm. By A. Griliches, Sr. Issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college. Obv. Bust of Alexander II right within wreath. Rev. View of Meschanskoe College with date 1835-1885. Bold details with blue, gray, and copper patina on the obverse and overall copper color on the reverse. Minor hairlines with light rubbing on the bust of Alexander. Extremely rare in silver and the only such piece we have seen. Housed in an NGC oversized holder. Images not to scale.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Alexander III silver "Meschanskoe College" Medal 1885 MS61 NGC, Diakov-958.1 (R3). 95mm. By A. Griliches, Sr. Issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college. Obv. Bust of Alexander II right within wreath. Rev. View of Meschanskoe College with date 1835-1885. Bold details with blue, gray, and copper patina on the obverse and overall copper color on the reverse. Minor hairlines with light rubbing on the bust of Alexander. Extremely rare in silver and the only such piece we have seen. Housed in an NGC oversized holder. Images not to scale.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD