A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
Russia, Peter the Great (1682-1725), Capture of Mitau, 1705, a white metal medal by T. Ivanov, date in chronogram, laureate and armoured bust right, rev. crowned female figure seated left, leaning on shield bearing Swedish arms, plan of Mitau in background, 46mm (Diakov 23.6; BDM III, 39). About extremely fine, scarce £90-£120