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Sale 83
The New York Sale
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Lot 3032 |
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. Award Medal for Service during the Coronation, 1801. Bronze. 51 mm. By I. Shilov. Novodel, 1814. Novodels are an intriguing peculiarity of Russian numismatics. But while coin novodels are widely known and well written about, novodels of Award Medals are far less known and little researched. In the 19th century, the mint, as it did with coins, would restrike examples of very rare, difficult to obtain Award Medals for museums, official institutions, and advanced collectors. We are pleased to be able to offer a specialized collection of Novodel Award Medals below. They not only offer a piece of history, but a linear link to our numismatic counterparts of the past. Award Medal for Service during the Coronation, 1801. Bronze. 51 mm. By I. Shilov. Novodel, 1814. Bit H498 (R2). Bare Alexander I head r., signed by Shilov on truncation, date "1814" below / Three-line legend, date legend on plaque below. Deep silvery-gray tone with good lustre Condition: About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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| Unsold |
Lot 3033 |
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Award Medal for the Capture of Ganja Fortress, 1804. Bronze. 32 mm. Novodel. Award Medal for the Capture of Ganja Fortress, 1804. Bronze. 32 mm. Novodel. Bit H563 (R2). Crowned Alexander I cipher / Six-line legend and date. Instituted 16 July 1804 for soldiers who participated in the storming of Ganja Fortress. Toned a silvery root beer hue over light friction marks. Tiny rim bruise Condition: About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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| Realized
$702 |
Lot 3034 |
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Award Medal for "Faith and Fatherland to the Territorial Army", 1807. Award Medal for "Faith and Fatherland to the Territorial Army", 1807. Bronze. 28 mm. By C. Leberecht. Novodel. Bit H579 (R2). Head r. with "high" hair, signed below / Four-line legend, divided into two by central bar, within oak-wreath. Reverse diebreak. Dark olive-brown, near black, pleasing lustre. Condition: Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 3035 |
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Award Medal for "Passage into Sweden Through the Torneo River", 1809. Award Medal for "Passage into Sweden Through the Torneo River", 1809. Bronze. 28.5 mm. Novodel. Bit H612 (R2). Crowned Alexander I cipher / Four-line legend, date below. Instituted 14 April 1809, for soldiers of Shuvalov who gained passage to Sweden across the Torneo River during the Russo-Swedish War of 1808-1809. Dark chestnut-brown. Condition: Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 3036 |
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Award Medal for the Capture of the Turkish Fortress Bazardzhik, 1810. Award Medal for the Capture of the Turkish Fortress Bazardzhik, 1810. Bronze. 32 mm. By C. Leberecht. Novodel. Bit H619.? (R2). Portait of Alexander I r., signed below / Five-line legend with full date below. Instituted 13 June 1810 for soldiers who participated in the capture of Bazardzhik Fortress during the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-1810. Dark olive-brown, near black Condition: About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$1,170 |
Lot 3037 |
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Award Medal to the Citizens of Uleaborg for Zeal (1810). Award Medal to the Citizens of Uleaborg for Zeal (1810). By C. Leberecht. Bronze. 65.3 mm. Muled with earlier obverse. Bit. H674 (R2), cf. Diakov 347.1 for rev. Young 1801 Alexander young bust r., signed by Leberecht below / Three-line Russian legend with four-line Swedish legend below all within scroll wreath. Condition: Light obverse peripheral corrosion. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
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| Realized
$644 |
Lot 3038 |
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Patriotic War 1812 Campaign Medal. Bronze. 28 mm. Novodel. Patriotic War 1812 Campaign Medal. Bronze. 28 mm. Novodel. Bit K636 (R2). Radiant All-Seeing Eye above date / Four-line legend. Slight residue on reverse Condition: Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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| Unsold |
Lot 3039 |
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Award Medal for "Love to the Fatherland", 1812. Award Medal for "Love to the Fatherland", 1812. Bronze. 29 mm. By C. Leberecht. Novodel. Bit H632 (R2). Alexander I head r., signed on truncation / Four-line legend and date within wreath. Instituted 9 Feb. 1813 for peasant-partisans of Moscow Province. Deep mahogany Condition: Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 3040 |
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Award Medal for "Rescue of Humanity", n.d. (1818). Award Medal for "Rescue of Humanity", n.d. (1818). Bronze. 28 mm. By C. Leberecht. Novodel. Bit H649 (R3). Alexander I head r., signed below / Three-line legend. Instituted 5 July 1818 and awarded for the rescue of people from fire, drowning and disasters. Dark chestnut with lustre Condition: Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 3041 |
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Award Medal for the Sloops "Discovery" and "Loyal", 1819. Award Medal for the Sloops "Discovery" and "Loyal", 1819. Bronze. 42 mm. Unsigned. Diakov 416.1 (R1), Sm 407. Alexander I portrait r. / Four-line legend, date below. The sloops "Discovery" and "Loyal" were sent, under the command of Captain Vasiliev, to the Arctic Ocean to conduct scientific exploration. Dark olive-brown, near black Condition: Good very fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$374 |
Lot 3042 |
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Award Medal for the Sloops "Orient" and "Pacific", 1819. Award Medal for the Sloops "Orient" and "Pacific", 1819. Bronze. 42 mm. Unsigned. Diakov 417.1 (R1), Sm 406, Werlich 70. Alexander I portrait r. / Four-line legend, date below. Under the command of Captain F.F. Belinsgauzen, the sloops "Orient" and "Pacific" reached Antarctica within two years, then circumnavigated the world at 60-70 degrees in the southern latitude. Minor edge bruise. Condition: Very fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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| Realized
$439 |
Lot 3043 |
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Award Medal for "Distinction in Navigation", 1830. Award Medal for "Distinction in Navigation", 1830. Bronze. 41 mm. By V. Alexeev. Diakov 489.1, Peters 93, Sm 456. Head of Nicholas I r., initials B.A. on truncation / Minerva seated l., holding a wreath and a rod, ship at sea before her, its mast topped by the Imperial eagle. Instituted 12 Feb. 1830 for sea-captains and navigators who completed 12 years of service. Rich deep toffee-brown Condition: Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 3044 |
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Award Medal for "For Distinction", n.d. (1826). Bronze. Award Medal for "For Distinction", n.d. (1826). Bronze. 29 mm. By A. Lyalin. Novodel. Bit H788 (R3). Nicholas I portrait r., initials A.? on truncation / ?? ??W???? Condition: Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 3045 |
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Award Medal for Turkish-Egyptian War of 1833, General Muraviev Campaign Medal. Award Medal for Turkish-Egyptian War of 1833, General Muraviev Campaign Medal. Bronze. 26 mm. Novodel. Bit H829 (R2). Crowned Nicholas I cipher / Date within wreath. Instituted 10 May 1833 for soldiers who served with the Turkish troops based in the Bosporus along with the Russian landing squadron. Rich caramel-brown with soft iridescent hues Condition: Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$1,170 |
Lot 3046 |
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Award Medal for "Taking Akhulgo by Storm", 1839. Bronze. 26 mm. Novodel. Award Medal for "Taking Akhulgo by Storm", 1839. Bronze. 26 mm. Novodel. Bit H841A (R2). Crowned Nicholas I cipher / Three-line legend with full date below. Instituted 5 Sept. 1839 for military personnel, doctors and clergy who participated in the siege and capture of the Avar village of Akhulgo. Iridescent hues. Condition: About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 3047 |
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Award Medal as a "Sign of the Monarch’s Benevolence", n.d. (1855). Award Medal as a "Sign of the Monarch’s Benevolence", n.d. (1855). Bronze. 29 mm. Bit H939 (R2). Novodel. Alexander II head r. / Five-line legend. Instituted 1828 and awarded to inhabitants of the Grand Duchy of Finland. Attractive toffee-brown Condition: Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$878 |
Lot 3048 |
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Award Medal for the Russo-Turkish War, 1774. By S. Yudin. Award Medal for the Russo-Turkish War, 1774. By S. Yudin. Silver. 41x30 mm. Bit 314 (R), Diakov 165.5 (R2), Peters 15, Sm 277, Werlich 49. Crowned Catherine bust r., initial ? below / Two-line legend within laurel wreath, Peace with Turkey legend below. Condition: Very fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$1,404 |
Lot 3049 |
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Award Cross to the Clergy for the War of 1812. Award Cross to the Clergy for the War of 1812. Bronze. 80 x 45 mm. Bit 639 (R), Diakov 357.1 (R1), Peters 65, Reichel 3244 (R1), Sm 370. Radiant All-Seeing Eye and date on central circle at cross limbs intersection / Radiant four-line legend. Awarded to all Russian Orthodox Church priests and Protestant clergy that served until January 11, 1813. Condition: Deep chestnut-brown About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 3050 |
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Award Medal for the Patriotic War 1812 Campaign. Award Medal for the Patriotic War 1812 Campaign. Dark Bronze. 24 mm. Bit 638. Integral ball loop Condition: Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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$281 |
Lot 3051 |
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Award Medal for the Patriotic War 1812 Campaign. Award Medal for the Patriotic War 1812 Campaign. Dark Bronze. 19.5 mm. Bit 638? Integral loop. Condition: Deposits, Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$187 |
Lot 3052 |
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25th Anniversary of Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV as Patron of the 3rd Grenadiers, Pernovsky Regiment, 1843. 25th Anniversary of Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV as Patron of the 3rd Grenadiers, Pernovsky Regiment, 1843. Gilt Bronze. 33 mm. Diakov 570.1 (R1), Chep 434, Werlich 90. Crowned cipher of the Prussian King / Five-line legend within wreath: "??????? ???? 1818 20.I??? 1843 ???????". This medal is often mistakenly attributed to the 4th Kaluga Infantry Regiment. Integral loop – much rarer as such. On a ribbon. Extremely rare Condition: Moderate wear, Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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Lot 3053 |
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Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Silver. 50.5 mm. 59.45 gm. By ?M. Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Silver. 50.5 mm. 59.45 gm. By ?M. Bit 869A (R2). Alexander II head r., signed "?M." on truncation / Legend around: "?? ?????I?" – "For Zeal", braided inner circle, outer quadruple band. No integral loop, may have been struck as such or expertly removed. Given its excellent state of preservation, possibly given as a presentation medal and not for wear. Condition: Lovely deep lavender-gray with an iridescent undertone. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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$4,680 |
Lot 3054 |
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Priest’s Award Cross for Clergy in the Crimean War, 1853-1856. Priest’s Award Cross for Clergy in the Crimean War, 1853-1856. Bronze. 100 x 58 mm. Bit 963 (R), Diakov 654.1 (R1), Peters 136, Sm 602. Central medallion depicts the All-Seeing Eye above crowned ciphers of Nicholas I and Alexander II, dates below / Five-line legend. Awarded both to Russian Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christian priests. Condition: Small dig obverse medallion. About extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 3055 |
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Award Medal for the Conquest of Chechnya and Daghestan. 1857-1859. Award Medal for the Conquest of Chechnya and Daghestan. 1857-1859. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 965, Sm 624, Peters 139, W 95. Crowned Alexander II cipher / Central four-line legend with dates, legend around. Comes on collector’s ribbon. Condition: Good very fine.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 3056 |
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Award Medal from the Finnish Agricultural Society, nd (instituted in 1857). Award Medal from the Finnish Agricultural Society, nd (instituted in 1857). Bronze. 29 mm. By Kozin. Bit 995.A (R2), Diakov 675.3 (R2). Alexander II bust r., signed ? ?????? ? below, Finnish legend around / TAITO JA TOIMI ("For Knowledge and Efforts") in 3 lines within wreath. Rare. Condition: Orange-brown Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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Lot 3057 |
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Award Medal for Blameless Service in the Police. Award Medal for Blameless Service in the Police. Silver. 34.3 mm. 18.63 gm. By L. Steinman. Bit 1070 (R2), Diakov 925.3 (R4). Bare head of Alexander III r., legend around, all within a wreath / "?? ??????????? ?????? ?? ?????I?" in four lines within wreath. Very rare by this engraver. Condition: Rich charcoal-gray About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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$5,850 |
Lot 3058 |
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Award Medal for Life Saving. Bronze. Award Medal for Life Saving. Bronze. 29.5 mm. By A.A. Griliches. Novodel. Bitkin H1056.A (R2). Alexander III head r. / Three-line legend. Stamped: "????" on edge. Lustrous. Rare Condition: Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$380 |
Lot 3059 |
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Medal on the Coronation of Alexander III, 1883. Bronze. Medal on the Coronation of Alexander III, 1883. Bronze. By 29 mm. By L. Steinman and M. Gabe. Bit 1075, Diakov 932.1, Peters 176, Sm 886. Alexander III head r., signed ??P. below / Four-line legend, crown above. Condition: Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$263 |
Lot 3060 |
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Medal. Bronze. 28.7 mm. Unsigned. Moscow Practical Academy of Commercial Sciences, nd (1894) Prize Medal. Medal. Bronze. 28.7 mm. Unsigned. Moscow Practical Academy of Commercial Sciences, nd (1894) Prize Medal. Diakov 1142.3 (R1), Peters 187, Sm 1056. Bare head of Nicholas II l. / Caduceus entwined with an oak wreath. Toned. Extremely rare. Condition: About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$936 |
Lot 3061 |
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Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Silver. 51 mm. Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Silver. 51 mm. Bit 1115, Diakov 1138.1, Peters 3/a, Sm 1038/a. Nicholas II head l. / Legend: "?? ?????I?" – "For Zeal". Condition: Some scratches on neck and contact marks, once polished Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 3062 |
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Medal for Zeal. GOLD. 30.2 mm. 24.33 gm. Medal for Zeal. GOLD. 30.2 mm. 24.33 gm. Bit 1117o (R). Nicholas II head l. / "?? ?????I?", spray to left. Comes on collector’s ribbon. Condition: Lustrous uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$2,925 |
Lot 3063 |
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Medal for Zeal. GOLD. 28.4 mm. 17.98 gm. Medal for Zeal. GOLD. 28.4 mm. 17.98 gm. Bit 1119.1 (R1). Nicholas II head l. / "?? ?????I?", spray to left. Kokoshnik assay mark (electrum) on reverse. Comes on collector’s ribbon. Condition: Some minor friction hairlines. Good lustre Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$2,340 |
Lot 3064 |
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Medal for Blameless Police Service. Medal for Blameless Police Service. Silver. 36 mm. Bit 1137, Chep 906, Ver 141. Nicholas II head l. encircled by high-relief wreath / Four-line lend encircled by high-relief wreath. Condition: Deep gray with lovely blue and violet iridescent highlights, a Choice example with bold lustre Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$995 |
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