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RUSSIA. Marriage of Alexander Nikolaevich and Maria Alexandrovna Silver Medallic Ruble, 1841. St. Petersburg Mint. NGC MS-61.
Dia-563.2; Bit-M903. By H. Gube. Diameter: 36mm. Obverse: Jugate busts of Alexander and Maria left; Reverse: Psyche and Cupid standing facing, with crowned and garnished coat-of-arms between them. Struck on a Ruble-size module, this medallic issue offers an elegant cabinet tone and a high degree of glistening brilliance throughout. The story represented upon the reverse symbolizes marriage, and draws inspiration from the early modern Latin novel, The Golden Ass.
From the Sigma Collection.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000
Dia-563.2; Bit-M903. By H. Gube. Diameter: 36mm. Obverse: Jugate busts of Alexander and Maria left; Reverse: Psyche and Cupid standing facing, with crowned and garnished coat-of-arms between them. Struck on a Ruble-size module, this medallic issue offers an elegant cabinet tone and a high degree of glistening brilliance throughout. The story represented upon the reverse symbolizes marriage, and draws inspiration from the early modern Latin novel, The Golden Ass.
From the Sigma Collection.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000