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Russia
Platinum Medal 1762 Accession to the Throne of Catherine II, June 28, 1762
Starting price
80 000 €
Nominal
Medal
Lot number
461
Category
Coins and medals
Subcategory
World coins
Classification
Russia
Auction number
28
Weight
394 g
Diameter
72 mm
Rarity
RRR
Origin
Ex Spink 15 July 2015, 15005 #237
Edge
Hladká hrana
Condition obverse
aUNC
Condition reverse
aUNC
Metal
Pt
Author
Waechter
Referencies
Diakov 115.1
Note
The only known piece on the market! Diakov does not mention platinum mintage, only silver and bronze. Mint lustre remains in the fields, light hairlines and small edge nicks. The relief of the medal is beautifully sharp with no significant damage.
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