Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China measuring 75 mm (w) x

measuring 75 mm (w) x 83 mm (h))

the dragon lays on a heavily textured gilt rock

The thick black leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly scuffed but is intact

containing a grouping of coloured postcards presenting illustrations of various military scenes

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China measuring 75 mm (w) xConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Catherine II (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing raised personifications of Mother Russia and faith, wielding a shield bearing the monogram of the Empress, in turn topped by a personification of providence, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE SAVING OF FAITH AND FATHERLAND), situated above an inscription of 22 1762