Russian Coins and Historical Medals

Battle of Poltava, 1709, a white metal medal by S. Yudin, date in chronogram, Emperor on horseback left, prostrate soldier below, view of battle in background, rev. Hercules standing facing, holding club, military trophies at his feet, map of battle in background, 65mm (Diakov 27.9). Minor surface corrosion, otherwise about extremely fine £240-£300