Russian medal marking victory over Persia sold at auction

A 50 ducat medal commemorating the end of the Russo-Persian war was worth far more than its weight in gold at Künker (23% buyer’s premium) in Osnabruck in the March 13-17 sale.

It was coined under Emperor Nicholas I in 1828 after the peace treaty of Turkmenchay was signed.

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