A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman


591


Male Gymnasia, a silver award medal, undated [1835], unsigned, imperial eagle, rev. Minerva standing, holding wreath and lamp, 42mm, 25.47g (Diakov 523.3). Some contact marks, otherwise very fine and toned


£150-£200


592


Opening of the Moscow Triumphal Arch, St Petersburg, 1838, a bronze plaque by H. Gube, view of the arch, rev. legend between two groups of arms, 83 x 59mm (Diakov 541.1; BDM II, 334). Faint graffiti on reverse, otherwise very fine, rare


£300-£400


593


Opening of Pulkovo Observatory, 1839, a copper medal by H. Gube, bust right, rev. view of the Observatory, twelve signs of the Zodiac around, 66mm (Diakov 548.1). Lightly cleaned and some minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine


£90-£120 www.dnw.co.uk all lots are illustrated on our website and are subject to buyers’ premium at 24% (+VAT where applicable)


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