RUSSIAN NICHOLAS II CORONATION MEDAL,1896. One side with portrait bust of Czar Nicholas II, surrounded by Cyrillic inscription "By the Grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias"; the reverse with laurel wreath and Cyrillic inscription "For Diligence"; on a red and white Saint Vladimir ribbon - 2 in. diam. Estimate $900-1,200
PROVENANCE: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tx; "James C. Russo Collection of Royal Artifacts," April 24, 2008; sale 5003, lot 36047
