Description

Bronze medal 1709, 101.71 g. On the Battle of Poltava. Dies by S. Yudin. Armoured and mantled Peter I, on a horseback prostrate soldier below; scene of the battle and panorama of city in the background; initials above exergue to left. Rv. Hercules in a lion skin, carrying a club on his shoulder, military trophies below; map of battle in the background; initials I . G . I . above exergue to left and to right. Probably struck in the 19th century. 65.9 mm. Diakov 27.9. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.