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Sold on 17 September 2019

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

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№ 581

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17 September 2019

Hammer Price:
£2,800

Russia, Alexander I (1801-25), Foundation of the St Petersburg Bourse, 1805, a silver medal by C. Leberecht, uniformed bust right, б м александръ ι императоръ и самодержецъ всеросс, rev. движимъ пользою, Bourse building between two lighthouses, boats on river in foreground, заложена 1805 лъта ιюня 23 дня in exergue, 52mm, 50.60g (Diakov 297.1; BDM III, 354). Some minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine, attractively toned £1,500-£2,000