Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold and extremely rare with related

and extremely rare with related miniatures

As an additional C

From 4 October 1933 until 31 March 1934

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Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold and extremely rare with relatedConstructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing bust of Tsar Peter I (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Taganrog Harbour, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE DEED OF THE HARBOUR TO CAPTAIN MATVEY SIMONOV and a date of 1709, the obverse engraver marked with the dedication of Salomon Grouin, measuring 37. 26 mm (w) x 42. 80 mm (h), weighing 33. 1 grams,