A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
Russia, Catherine the Great (1762-96), Imperial Russian Academy, 1783, a square silver medal, unsigned, royal cypher within wreath within circle, rev. owl atop globe, holding caduceus, key and lyre, all resting on book on pedestal, all within circle, 35mm, 10.96g (Diakov 199.6). Minor discolouration on reverse, otherwise extremely fine £300-£400