Watch List notes:

A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

Russia, Paul I (1796-1801), Imperial Russian Academy, a silver medal, unsigned and undated, crowned royal cypher, rev. owl atop globe, holding caduceus, key and lyre, all resting on book on pedestal, 38mm, 9.66g (Diakov 257.1). Extremely fine with some toning, scarce £500-£700