Extremely interesting souvenir from the turbulent period in Polish history of the struggle for the succession of the crown between Stanislaw Leszczynski and August III.
The reverse features a bust of Tsarina Anna Ivanovna, who armedly supported the candidacy of the Saxon pretender.
Ebony wood checker medal, stamped, in the 18th century.
Obverse: Bust of King Stanislaw Leszczynski wearing a laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, facing left, in the rim the legend:
STANISLAVS-D-G-REX-POL-M-D-L-D-B-M-
Reverse: Bust of Tsarina Anna Ivanovna in crown and gown, facing right, in the rim legend
ANNA-IVANOVNA-D-G-RVSS-IMPERATE:
Ebony tree, diameter: 41 mm, weight: 7.32 g.
Thickness: 10 mm.
