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Auction: 336 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1255

Russia. Priest's Award Cross for the Patriotic War of 1812. Bronze, 74.7 x 46mm. All Seeing-Eye on radiant pyramid and date on central circle at cross limbs' intersection, rev. Radiant four-line legend. Nit 639 (R), Chep.296, Sm 370. Awarded to Russian Orthodox priests who served until January 11, 1813. Some 40,000 crosses were awarded between 1813 and 1829. On neck ribbon. Extremely Fine.


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$300