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2280
2279
2279 Medal. Bronze. By H. Gube. 38.5 mm.
On the Capture of Varna, 1828
. Diakov
471.1, CRM 358, Reichel 3499. Bare head of Nicholas I right, signed G. LOOS
DIR. H. GUBE FEC. Below / Six-line Latin legend. Rich, deep reddish-brown,
lustrous.
Brilliant uncirculated
$ 150
2280 Medal. Silver. By C. Pfeuffer. 39 mm. 17.25 gm.
On the Capture of Adrianople,
1829
. Diakov 485.1 (R1), CRM 362, Reichel 3503 (R1), Sm--. Armored warrior
standing facing, holding ax and flag, before fortress, signed C. PFEUFFER F.
above ex. / Six-line Latin legend. Lovely linen-white tone, lustrous.
Choice brilliant uncirculated
$ 750
Ex ‘Virgil M. Brand, Chicago’ Collection. Spink & Son, Numismatics Ltd., Zürich , April 15-16, 1986, lot 198.
With sale envelope
2282
2281
2281
2281 Prize Medal. Silver. Unsigned. 42.5 mm. 25.36 gm
Male Gymnasias, nd (1835).
Diakov 523.3, Sm 479/a. Crowned Imperial eagle / Minerva standing ¾ left,
holding oil lamp and wreath, owl, globe, scrolls at her feet. Friction hairlines in
lustrous fields. Toning spot reverse field. Deep charcoal gray.
Brilliant uncirculated
$ 350
2282 Medal. Silver. By A.L. Hand. 33 mm.
Russo-Prussian Military Maneuvers,
1835
. Diakov 524.1 (R1), Reichel 3614 (R1), Sm--. Conjoined heads left of
Emperor Nicholas I and King Friedrich Wilhelm III, signed L. HELD F. on
truncation, G. LOOS DIR. Below / Two armored warriors standing and
embracing, each holding flag, army tents in background.
These medals were given to
participants of the joint Russo-Prussian military parade at Kalish
. Deep, attractive toning.
Brilliant uncirculated
$ 350