AUCTION 31: ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND DECORATIONS

A RARE RUSSIAN GOLD MEDAL, NICHOLAS II FOR ZEAL

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,500

Buyer's premium:

A gold medal of the Russian Empire "For Zeal". On the obverse, the medal depicts an image of Emperor Nicholas II and inscription in Russian around the rim: "WITH THE MERCY OF GOD NICHOLAS II THE EMPEROR AND AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIA". On the reverse, there is a one-line inscription in Russian FOR ZEALITY framed by laurel and oak leaves.

Dimensions: D: 1 3/16 in., (3 cm.)

Condition: very good