Russia, Empire. Nikolai I Pavlovich Pewter Medallion. Commemorating the capture of Yerevan. Engraved by V. Alexeev. 1828. Date above in sun divided by cross, radiance shining down on Mount Ararat with flag at summit, view of the city of Yerevan with onion bulb buildings in foreground / Noah's ark sits atop Mount Ararat as the deluge covers the mountains and the city view below, Vatican codexed date 2242 above in suns radiance. Diakov 476 var. 177.80g, 64mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; small edge bruise. Rare.
Ex Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 48,13 October 2020, lot 2365.