A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
Russia, Alexander II (1855-81), Unveiling of the Monument for the Millennium of the Russian State, Novgorod, 1862, a gilt-bronze medal, unsigned [by P. Brusnitsyn], two circles containing busts of Rurik and Alexander II, radiant star above, imperial eagle below, rev. view of the monument, 35mm (Diakov 707.2). Faint scratches in reverse field, otherwise extremely fine £80-£100