A VERY RARE GOLD MEDAL 'IN SIGN OF MONARCHICAL FAVOUR' RUSSIA, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER II (1855-1881) Circular, one side struck with the profile of Emperor Alexander II, inscribed in Russian 'By the G[race] of G[od] Alexander II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias', signed 'V. Alekseev C[ut]' under the shoulder, the reverse inscribed in Russian 'In Sign of Monarchical Favour' within a scrolling meander border, with suspension loop 2 in. (5.1 cm.) diameter, excluding suspension loop 2.36 oz. (73.4 gr.) Provenance Collection of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich; Adolph Hess AG Luzern, 25 October 1939, lot 528.
A VERY RARE GOLD MEDAL 'IN SIGN OF MONARCHICAL FAVOUR' RUSSIA, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER II (1855-1881) Circular, one side struck with the profile of Emperor Alexander II, inscribed in Russian 'By the G[race] of G[od] Alexander II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias', signed 'V. Alekseev C[ut]' under the shoulder, the reverse inscribed in Russian 'In Sign of Monarchical Favour' within a scrolling meander border, with suspension loop 2 in. (5.1 cm.) diameter, excluding suspension loop 2.36 oz. (73.4 gr.) Provenance Collection of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich; Adolph Hess AG Luzern, 25 October 1939, lot 528.
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