Russia
Alexander III silver Coronation Medal 1883 MS62 NGC, Diakov-931.1 (R1), Smirnov-873/a. 65mm. By S. Vazhenin & A. Griliches. Issued to commemorate the coronation of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna. Obv Conjoined busts of Alexander and Maria facing right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. Splendid high-relief details, with deeply mirrored fields. The obverse displays mottled gray patina with golden highlights, while the reverse exhibits argent-gray toning with scattered russet toning around the devices. Light hairlines are visible on both sides. Included is a custom plastic holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-5500 USD