"For good manners and successes in science" - two gold medals from the times of tsarist Russia at Violity

23 November 2020, 9:47
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A lot of two gold medals "For good manners and successes in science" for 92,000 hryvnia was sold at Violity. 33 users followed the course of trading.

The diameter of each medal is 32.8 mm, weight is 25.34 and 25.54 g, respectively. They are made of 900 gold. The rarities are in excellent condition, free from defects. The edge is smooth.

Minted at the St. Petersburg mint in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. medalist A.A. Griliches (son). On the front side, on the edge of the image of the letter - A • G, on the reverse side - on the right, on the edge of the image of the letter A • A • G •.

Medals were given to students in women's gymnasiums under the Ministry of Public Education.

The obverse depicts the profile of Empress Maria Feodorovna, who instituted the award. Around the portrait is a circular inscription with her title and name. The reverse indicates the achievement for which the medal was awarded.

An excellent addition for collectors of faleristics and an excellent investment in antique artifacts made of gold. Collect history with Violiti!
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