Lot 1629
Award Medal for Usefulness, 1814. Silver. 51 mm. 48.32 gm. By I. Shilov. Cf.Bit H522 (R3) – Bitkin was only aware of this medal as a Novodel, Diakov 271.5 (R3). Alexander I bust right, signed ????OB on truncation / ?A ?O?E?HOE around inner beaded circle, outer decorative border. Loop added. Instituted 30 December 1801 and awarded to merchants and peasants for service to the government. Of the highest rarity as an original issue and apparently the only one in private hands. Condition: Some hairlines and contact marks from wear, toning on reverse interrupted by old adhesion. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $30,000 - UP
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