CNG 100, Lot: 1159. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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RUSSIA, Empire. temp. Aleksandr II Nikolaevich to Nikolai II Aleksandrovich. 1855-1881. AV Baptismal Medal (54mm, 27.75 g, 12h). ВОСКРЕСЕНІЕ ХРІСТОВО. (
The Resurrection of Christ), the resurrected Christ standing facing on clouds, holding in right hand cross-tipped pole with pennant decorated with cross; all within ornate floral border / The Baptism of Christ (John 1:29-32): St. Ioann Krestitel (John the Baptist) baptizing Christ at the River Jordan near Bethabara; Dove of the Holy Spirit above. Cf. Stack’s (15 January 2007), 3488 (for type with integral loop). EF, slightly wavy flan. evidence of integral loop removed.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex World-Wide Coins of California (James F. Elmen) XV (18 May 1989), lot 878.