RUSSIA. Imperial St. Petersburg Academy of Arts Silver Award Medal, 1830. PCGS SPECIMEN-62.
Diakov-492.4 (R1). By M. Kuchkin & P. Utkin. Diameter: 51.3mm. Obverse: Lyre, with eagle heads as finials, resting upon a column; bust to left, palette and brushes to right; Reverse: Legend in four lines within central medallion; all within garlanded laurel wreath. Extraordinarily elegant, with a richly vibrant nature to the colors.
Estimate: $700 - $1000