The New York Sale 2026 Russian Coins, Medals & Orders

Choice Nicholas I Death Medal in Gold

1.5x

On the Death of Nicholas I, 1855. Medal. GOLD. 68 mm. gm. By A. Lyalin. Diakov 613.1 (R4); Sm 557. Nicholas I portrait right, radiant All-Seeing Eye above, signed below / Radiant patriarchal cross on crescent. Bold lustre. Choice Uncirculated.

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$50,000

Ex ‘Russian Works of Art’, Parke-Bernet & Sotheby, New York, October 27-28, 1970, lot 23 Ex ‘Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection’ Part I, Bowers and Merena Galleries, New York, May 7-9, 1999, lot 2220

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