RUSSIA. Marriage of Alexander Nikolaevich and Maria Alexandrovna Silver Medallic Ruble, 1841. St. Petersburg Mint. NGC MS-61. Dia-563.2; Bit-M903. By H. Gube. Diameter: 36mm. Obverse: Jugate busts of Alexander and Maria left; Reverse: Psyche and Cupid standing facing, with crowned and garnished coat-of-arms between them. Struck on a Ruble-size module, this medallic issue offers an elegant cabinet tone and a high degree of glistening brilliance throughout. The story represented upon the reverse symbolizes marriage, and draws inspiration from the early modern Latin novel, <em>The Golden Ass</em>. From the Sigma Collection.
