A very rare version of the medal "For zeal in the service of the government" established in 1808.
Minted in gold, with a large diameter (over 5 cm).
Unsigned. Authored by A. Vasyutinsky.
Very nice state of preservation. With preserved natural mint luster.
First time in our offer.
Obverse: bust of the Tsar to the left. In the rim:
Б. М. НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ - И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС
Reverse: oak-olive branch, with thorns and ribbon. Above it the inscription:
ЗА УСЕРДIЕ;
Gold (Au.990), diameter 51.5 mm, weight 74.69 g.
