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Medal - Saint Petersburg Vasilyevsky Island
| Location | Russia |
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| Type | Collection medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a panoramic view of the Strelka (spit) of Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg, featuring one of the two Rostral Columns in prominent relief in the foreground, with the second column visible to the left. The neoclassical facade of the Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange (Bourse) is shown in high relief to the right, with stylized clouds rendered in the upper field and horizontal lines suggesting the Neva River embankment in the lower portion. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the Coat of Arms of Saint Petersburg in high relief at center, depicting a shield bearing two crossed anchors and a scepter, flanked by ornate ribbon scrollwork. The Cyrillic legend САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ curves along the lower portion of the field, with a small hallmark cartouche bearing the mint mark and fineness inscription visible at the base of the design. |
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| Reverse lettering | САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ СПМД Ag-925 |
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