Lot 565
  • 565

Bicentenary of the Foundation of St Petersburg, 1703-1903: A silver, gold and enamel jeton, Edward Schramm, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, gold, enamel
  • height excluding chain: 24.5mm
centered with the city arms surrounded by ribbon-tied laurel branches dated 1703-1903,  surmounted with crowned monograms of Peter the Great and Nicholas II, 72 standard

Condition

Very minor wear and nicks to the blue enamel.
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Catalogue Note

The design is the same as the anniversary badge worn by Duma members and officials.