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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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RUSSIA. Alexander III/50th Anniversary of Meschanskoe College Silver Medal, 1885. NGC MS-61.
Dia-958.1 (R3). Diameter: 95mm. By A. Griliches, Jr. Obverse: Bare head right within laurel wreath; Reverse: Perspective view of Meschanskoe College; in exergue, two round shields bearing the dates 1835 and 1885, and decorated with garnishing. Presenting immensely alluring relief on the obverse portrait and intricate architectural detail on the reverse, this highly vibrant and appealing specimen offers an enchanting and enlivened toning composed of cobalt, amber, and burnt sienna. Incredibly majestic and beautiful to the eye, along with being rather RARE.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
Dia-958.1 (R3). Diameter: 95mm. By A. Griliches, Jr. Obverse: Bare head right within laurel wreath; Reverse: Perspective view of Meschanskoe College; in exergue, two round shields bearing the dates 1835 and 1885, and decorated with garnishing. Presenting immensely alluring relief on the obverse portrait and intricate architectural detail on the reverse, this highly vibrant and appealing specimen offers an enchanting and enlivened toning composed of cobalt, amber, and burnt sienna. Incredibly majestic and beautiful to the eye, along with being rather RARE.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000