Triton XIV, Lot: 1445. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

RUSSIA, Tsars of Russia. temp. Aleksandr II Nikolaevich to Nikolai II Aleksandrovich. 1855-1917. AV Baptismal Medal (54mm, 32.80 g, 12h). ВОСКРЕСЕНІЕ ХРІСТОВО. (The Resurrection of Christ), the resurrected Christ standing facing on clouds, holding in right hand cross-tipped pole with pennant decorated with cross; all within ornate floral border / The Baptism of Christ (John 1:29-32): St. Ioann Krestitel (John the Baptist) baptizing Christ at the River Jordan near Bethabara; Dove of the Holy Spirit above. Cf. Stack’s (15 January 2007), 3488 (for type with integral loop). EF, trace of removed integral loop.