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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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Nicholas II silver Medal on the Construction of St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Kiev in 1895, by V. Nikonov and M. Skudnov, Diakov-1170.1 (R3), Smirnov-1115, 68mm, MS65 NGC, housed in an NGC Jumbo holder. Obv. Facing bust of Prince Vladimir, holding cross, with view of cathedral behind, legend around reading, Saint Apostle-Like Prince Vladimir Teacher of the Russia. Rev. View of the Cathedral with date below (1862-1895), legend around reading, Kievovladimirsky Cathedral Consecrated in the Reign of Sovereign Emperor Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of God Autocrat of all Russia. The strike is flawless, the design breath-taking, and the surfaces pristine beneath steel-gray and gold toning. A stunning medal, with amazing high-relief and incredible design that is one of the true treasures of Russian medallic art. Ex: Christie's London Auction, November 23, 1971, Lot 73. Ex: Sincona Collection, Part 1, October 9-12, 2012, Lot 2008.
Estimate: 30000-35000 USD
Nicholas II silver Medal on the Construction of St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Kiev in 1895, by V. Nikonov and M. Skudnov, Diakov-1170.1 (R3), Smirnov-1115, 68mm, MS65 NGC, housed in an NGC Jumbo holder. Obv. Facing bust of Prince Vladimir, holding cross, with view of cathedral behind, legend around reading, Saint Apostle-Like Prince Vladimir Teacher of the Russia. Rev. View of the Cathedral with date below (1862-1895), legend around reading, Kievovladimirsky Cathedral Consecrated in the Reign of Sovereign Emperor Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of God Autocrat of all Russia. The strike is flawless, the design breath-taking, and the surfaces pristine beneath steel-gray and gold toning. A stunning medal, with amazing high-relief and incredible design that is one of the true treasures of Russian medallic art. Ex: Christie's London Auction, November 23, 1971, Lot 73. Ex: Sincona Collection, Part 1, October 9-12, 2012, Lot 2008.
Estimate: 30000-35000 USD