RUSSIA. Alexander II Silver Coronation Medal by V. Alexeev/R. Ganneman, 1856. PCGS SP-58 Secure Holder.Approximately 51 mm. Dia-653.2. Bust of Alexander II right, legend around with inscription and date below; Reverse: Imperial double-headed eagle, legend above, artist signature below. Sharply struck as would be expected with good definition of the fine details. Attractive purple-grey in the open fields which transitions to lovely golden and red hues in the legends, the reverse is a bit brighter with vibrant iridescent tone from about 9 oclock to about 1 oclock, luster in the protected areas. Quite a handsome piece.
