RUSSIA. Peter I (the Great)/Capture of Dorpat White Metal Medal, "1704" (ca. 1800). NGC MS-62.47mm Dia-20.6. After T. Ivanov. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: Peter standing left, resting hand upon shield and extending the other to kneeling civic deity to left; in background, aerial view of the citys fortifications under bombardment. A fairly SCARCE type in this metal, the present piece offers tremendous brilliance and radiance, and exhibits only lightly scattered hairlines and a few spots.Ex: New York Sale XVIII (Baldwins/Markov/M&M - 1/2008) Lot @ 1061.