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

Russia, Alexander I (1801-25), Centenary of the Foundation of St Petersburg, 1803, a silver medal by C. Leberecht, laureate bust of Peter I right, radiant star and crown above, ω благодарнаго потомства, rev. Hercules seated, holding club and shield, 65mm, 96.62g (Diakov 281.1; BDM III, 354). Extremely fine and toned, very rare £4,000-£5,000

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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