Russia
Alexander II silver Specimen "50th Anniversary of Nicholas Engineering Academy and School" Medal 1869 SP62 PCGS, Smirnov-693, Diakov-762.1 (R3). 86mm. By V. Alexeev and P. Brunsnitsyn. An incredibly engaging specimen, benefitting from an exceptionally large size that has allowed all of the devices to be rendered in the utmost detail. The sole representative of this medal in silver we have been able to locate coming to auction in recent years, and setting graphite surfaces against warm harvest patina that highlights all of the raised features.
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD