Coins and Historical Medals

Russia, Maria Alexandrovna Girls School, undated (c. 1857), a silver prize medal by P. Brusnitsyn, bust of Maria right, rev. inscription across six lines within floral wreath, 50mm (Diakov 670.1). Toned, very fine, rare £100-£120

The daughter of Ludwig II, Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Wilhelmina of Baden, Maria Alexandrovna was Empress Consort of Russia as the first wife of Tsar Alexander II.