Russia
Nicholas I copper Specimen "Marriage of Alexander Nikolaevich and Maria Alexandrovna" Medal 1841 SP63 PCGS, St. Petersburg mint, Bit-904, Smirnov-Unl., Diakov-563.3 (R1). 36mm. By H. Gube. With CПБ initials to left of reverse scene. Celebrating the marriage of the tsar's son Alexander (the future Alexander II) to Maria of Hesse-Darmstadt. Jugate busts of Alexander and Maria left / crowned shield with ciphers of Alexander and Maria, cupid holding bow to right, Pysche with lilies to left. The finest certified example at PCGS of this type occasionally referred to as a Rouble. Mislabeled on the holder as Diakov-563.2.
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Estimate: 2000-2500 USD