(Tsarist) Russia, Catherine II he Great (1762-1796), Octagonal Silver Award For Usefulness Medal, by T. Ivanov, bust right, initials of medalist below, rev. bee alighting on rose, beehive to the right, 12.80g, 12h (Diakov 234.1), given to Cossacks living near the border for personal achievements in a sign of a free economic society, some contact marks but little wear, toned, very fine, rare































