RUSSIA. Gold Peace with Turkey Medallic Ducat, 1774. Catherine II (the Great) (1762-96). NGC MS-62.
3.45 gms. Dia-165.6; Rud-1724#1; Bit-H1273; Fr-122. Restrike (Novodel issue). Woman seated facing left holding olive branch and cornucopia, three shields on ground; Reverse: Caduceus crossed by olive and palm branches. Commemorating the Peace of Kutschuk Kainardji between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. Sharply struck with bright gold color over both sides and several alloy specks that mostly appear along the edges on both sides. VERY RARE and seldom appearing at auction with the last siting in Coin Archives dating back to a 2002 offering in an UBS auction.
Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00