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2283
2283 Medal. Silver. 78 mm. By A. Griliches, Jr.
Inauguration of the Alexander II
Monument in Moscow, 1898
. Diakov 1261.1 (R3), Sm 1148/a. Head of
Alexander II left, signed ГPИЛ.CЫHЪ below / View of the Monument, signed
ГPИЛИX.CЫHЪ above exergue at right.
Very rare
. Pale violet-gray.
Authenticated and graded by PCGS SP 58.
About uncirculated
$ 4,000
2284
2284 Medal. Bronze. By N. Dmitriev. 79.7 mm.
Centennial of the Cavalry Guards of
Her Imperial Majesty, Sovereign Empress, Maria Feodorovna Regiment,
1899
. Diakov 1292.1 (R1), Sm 1154. Central medallion with bust of Peter I,
encircled by portraits of Nicholas II, Alexander I, Paul, Maria Pavlovna and
Alexandra Feodorovna, interspersed with oak branches, Imperial eagle above /
Imperial eagle, trumpets, standards, and drums below, Order of St. John of
Jerusalem banner around, battle names and dates in outer circle. Legend on edge:
“КАВАЛЕРГАРДСКIЙ.....”. Tiny edge nicks. Rich, deep café au lait.
Choice extremely fine
$ 1,000