Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China The thick black leather washer

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

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

A Coronation Medal

measuring 22 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China The thick black leather washerConstructed 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