RUSSIA. Czarina Maria Feodorova/Women's Gymnasia Silver Award Medal, ND (1881-94). PCGS SPECIMEN-61.
Diakov-909.1A (R3). Diameter: 45mm. Obverse: Diademed, veiled, and draped bust right; Reverse: Legend in six lines over rays and within wreath. Edge: Plain. A fairly RARE and alluring medal issued for girls' schools and featuring the bust of the czarina (the wife of the czar, Alexander III). Attractively toned and exceptionally brilliant, with some golden hints nearer the peripheries.
Estimate: $750 - $1500