Lot 2380
Medal. Silver. By A. Scharff. 42 mm. To the Visitor of Grand Duke Mikhailovich’s Collection, 1887. Diakov 1005.1 (R2), Sm 1386. St. George on horseback right slaying the dragon with his sword / Woman seated left inspects a coin while leaning on a board inscribed HYM??MAT?KA, young workman holding mallet stands before her, cornucopiae, book and vase by feet. In exergue: A. ?ap??? Inscribed on edge: BE??KI? KH??? ?EOP?I? M?XA??OB??? 18*87. These charming medals were given to visitors of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich’s Collection, 1887-1907. Earliest date known. Extremely rare. Suberb strike, attractively toned. Prooflike brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $5,000UP
Ex Swiss Bank Corporation Sale # 10, Basel, January 27-29, 1981, lot 1432. Comes with sale tag.
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