Coins and Historical Medals

RUSSIA, Moscow University, a copper award medal by J. Dassier, undated [struck early 19th century], crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth right, rev. dignissimo within wreath, exergue plain, 39mm (Diakov 109.5, this piece illustrated). Some die rust, otherwise extremely fine, rare £300-£400

Provenance: World-Wide Coins of California Mailbid Sale 9, 29 May 1986 (1009)