Russia, Silver Novodel Medal - In memory of the Battle of Lesnaya, September 28, 1708 - Peter I (1682-1725) - NGC MS 62

Russia, Silver Novodel Medal - In memory of the Battle of Lesnaya, September 28, 1708 - Peter I (1682-1725) - NGC MS 62
Only one exemplar certified finer by NGC. Magnificent specimen with fine luster and charming natural colorful toning. Illustrate the great Russian victory over the Swedes at Leesno. Obverse: "ПЕТРЪ ПЕРВЫ • IМП • I • САМОД • ВСЕРОСС".Breast portrait of Peter I facing to the right, crowned with a laurel wreath, and dressed in armor covered with a mantle.Reverse: "ЗА ЛЕВЕНГ : БАТАЛИЮ - ДОСТОЙНОМУ ДОСТОИНОЕ - 1708".Against the backdrop of the battle, Peter I, in armor and a cloak with a laurel wreath, holds a marshal's baton while riding a galloping horse. Above him, two winged Victories hold a crown. At the top, a unfurled ribbon with an inscription.Diakov 25.7; Smirnov 178. Very rare!