RUSSIA. Silver Small Pox Vaccination in Finland Medal, ND (1826). PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.Diakov-465.1. Awarded to the most distinguished smallpox inoculators in Finland. Bust of Nicholas I right with engravers initials on truncation, legend around; Reverse: Female (Hygiea) standing with out stretched arms surrounded by seven children, legend above and with engravers initials in exergue. VERY RARE and very attractive with lovely old multicolor tone showing a rainbow of hues. Sure to excited the specialist of Russian medallions or medical history.
