Russia, Nicholas I (1825-55), Breaking of Ground on Pulkovo Observatory, 1835, a copper medal by H. Gube and A. Lyalin, bust left, rev. view of the Observatory, twelve signs of the Zodiac around, 65mm (Diakov 519 var.). Lightly brushed and a carbon spot in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine, rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Russian Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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