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2211
2211
Medal. Silver. 97 mm. By L. Steinman.
Opening of the Suram Tunnel, 1890
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Diakov 1046.1 (R3), Sm 985. Crowned portrait of Alexander III right within a
wreath flanked by seated women holding the Arms of Kutaisi and Tiflis Provinces,
locomotive emerging from tunnel below, signed lower right / Plan of the Tunnel
district with names of the stations and railway parameters within outer wreath. A
very rare
and impressive medal. Lovely orange-amber, violet and blue iridescent
hues. Lustrous.
Choice uncirculated
$ 12,500