RUSSIA, Empire. Petr I Alexeyevich Velikiy (Peter the Great). 1682-1725. Gilt WM Medal (47mm, 30.74 g, 1h). Capture of Nyenschantz. By T. Ivanov. Dated 14 May 1703 (though a later copy).Electronic Auction 486 World Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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RUSSIA, Empire. Petr I Alexeyevich Velikiy (Peter the Great). 1682-1725. Gilt WM Medal (47mm, 30.74 g, 1h). Capture of Nyenschantz. By T. Ivanov. Dated 14 May 1703 (though a later copy). PETRUS · ALEXII · FIL · D · G · RVSS · IMP · DVX MOSCOVIÆ, laureate, armored, and draped bust right / SIC MAGNIS CEDIT · OVID · , aerial view of Nyenschantz; to right, Mars leaning left on wall, holding key and spear; in exergue, CASTRVM NOVVM CAPT/ ET DESTR · D · 14 MAI ·/ S · V ·. Diakov 17.6. Scattered light pitting on obverse. Good VF. |