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Peter I silver "Prut Campaign" Medal 1711 MS60 NGC, Diakov-40.3 (R2). Copy by D. Bechter. Struck late 18th or very early 19th century. Obv. Laureate and armored bust of Peter I right. Rev. Crowned double-headed eagle holding four naval flags in it's beaks and talons. An extremely rare silver striking commemorating the victory of the Montenegrins over the Turks. Bold relief, with light gray patina, light marks and a few hairlines. Bronze examples appear infrequently, but we can reference no traceable examples of a silver medal having been offered, or sold. Kunker sold a similar grade example of Diakov-40.2 in his auction 247, March 13, 2014, lot 5463 at 8000 Euros hammer.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Peter I silver "Prut Campaign" Medal 1711 MS60 NGC, Diakov-40.3 (R2). Copy by D. Bechter. Struck late 18th or very early 19th century. Obv. Laureate and armored bust of Peter I right. Rev. Crowned double-headed eagle holding four naval flags in it's beaks and talons. An extremely rare silver striking commemorating the victory of the Montenegrins over the Turks. Bold relief, with light gray patina, light marks and a few hairlines. Bronze examples appear infrequently, but we can reference no traceable examples of a silver medal having been offered, or sold. Kunker sold a similar grade example of Diakov-40.2 in his auction 247, March 13, 2014, lot 5463 at 8000 Euros hammer.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD