Russia. Medal, 1859. Diakov-681.1. Silver. 86 mm. By P. Brusnitsyn. Alexander II. To commemorate the opening of monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Nicholas I left, signed below. Reverse: View of monument to Nicholas I, in exergue 1859. Toned. Rare. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details (Surface Hairlines). Estimated Value $500-UP