Russian Coins and Historical Medals

KIEV, Svyatoslav I, Peace with the Greeks, 971, a copper medal, struck c. 1783-96, by T. Ivanov and F.W. Gass, half-length helmeted and armoured bust right, holding shield, rev. four standing figures, table and chairs to right, 79mm (Diakov 1750). Extremely fine, rare £200-£260

Provenance: UBS Auktion 47 (Zürich), 14-16 September 1999, lot 1492