The New York Sale The New York Sale XXIX Лот №2269

Аукцион: The New York Sale The New York Sale XXIX

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Part I: Russian Coins & Medals . Nicholas II, . Commemoratives . Unveiling of the Monument to Alexander III in Moscow Medallic Commemorative Rouble in Copper 1912 ЭБ. By A. Griliches. Bit M333 (R1), Sev 4166 (RRR), Zander p.133. Very rare, and much rarer than its silver counterpart. Numerous surface nicks and digs, reverse scratches. Extremely fine The stately and monumental statue of Alexander III – the work of sculptor Alexander Opekushin – was dedicated near Moscow’s Cathedral of the Redeemer. It did not survive the Soviet era. The Commemorative Rouble for the occasion was the last work of the great Avraam Griliches.