two medals with ribbons and a ribbon around them on a white background
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Estimate €12,000
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RUSSIA Catherine II (1762–1796). Gold medal commemorating her accession to the throne, a copy of Waechter’s medal by J.-B. Filippo and V. Baranov, 1762, Saint Petersburg. Obverse: Б. M. EKATEPИHA. II. IMПEPAT - ИCAMOДEPЖ. BCEPOCC. Armoured and draped bust of Catherine II facing left, wearing a crested helmet and a laurel wreath; below, the signatures ВЕXТЕРЪ - ФЕЛИППО [Waechter - Felippo]. Rev. CE CПACEHIE TBOE. Catherine II seated, receiving the royal insignia of Russia and St George. In the clouds, Providence blessing the Empress; signature К. В. Б [copy by V. Baranov]. Diakov 115.2 – Reichel –; Gold – 96.7 g – 64 mm – 12 h With original bail, ring and ribbon. Traces on the edge and the fields are slightly corroded and scratched. Appears to be unlisted in gold! Very Good to Superb condition. https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/2467.mp4
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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