Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Russia, Battle of Poltava, 1709, a copper medal by S. Yudin, laureate and armoured bust of Peter the Great right, rev. battle scene, 31mm (Diakov 27.16; cf. Baldwin Auction 39, 1691). Usual die flaw from rim at 10 o’clock on reverse, very fine (£70-90)