A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
Russia, Catherine the Great (1762-96), Improvement of Coinage, 1763, a copper medal by T. Ivanov, crowned bust right, rev. coin press, eagle above holding orb and sceptre, 65mm (Diakov 121.1; BDM III, 39). Reverse cleaned, otherwise extremely fine, scarce £200-£260