Russia
Alexander III silver Medal 1893 Choice Uncirculated, by J. Chaplain, on the Visit of the Russian Squadron to Toulon in 1893, Diakov-1087.1 (R1), not in Smirnov or Iversen, 70mm. Obv. Conjoined female portraits left, with hands clasping below. Rev. Woman on shore waves to approaching Russian ships. Legend, Visit of the Russian Squadron to Toulon 13 October 1893. A wonderful design, with matte-pewter surfaces displaying only the slightest marks.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD