Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Russia, Centenary of the Birth of Alexander Pushkin, 1899, a bronze medal by P. Skudnov, bust left, rev. lyre resting on tripod containing altar, 67mm (Smirnov 1159; BDM –; cf. Baldwin Auction 10, 679); together with other miscellaneous Russian medals, in silver (2), base metal (4), some of French interest [7]. Generally very fine; two with loops, rings and ribbons (£90-110)

Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), Russia’s greatest poet