Russia: Catherine II gold "Peace with Turkey" Medal 1791 MS61 Prooflike NGC,...

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Immense "Peace with Turkey" Gold Medal

Catherine II gold "Peace with Turkey" Medal 1791 MS61 Prooflike NGC, Diakov-225.1 (R5). 83mm. 241.26gm. By Leberecht and Waechter. A truly awe-inspiring Medal, struck to a 70-Ducat weight in celebration of the peace with Turkey. Rare are the occasions when Medals of this magnitude are made, whose purpose is clearly for presentation in commemoration of a historically important event. To witness such a piece here is simply a treat, with Catherine's bust rendered in extreme realism and detail only an 83 millimeter planchet could afford, a clear departure from the majority of her coinage and other Medals. While plagued by hits and contact marks characteristic of these expansive Medals to preclude a higher conditional assignment, yet ultimately doing nothing to limit the desirability of the piece on offer. In the last few decades, examples of this size and metal have come to market no more than a handful of times, each generating substantial sums. Last offered in 2008, we can only anticipate the excitement that will be generated this time around.

The Russo-Turkish War of 1787-1792 marked an unsuccessful effort by the Ottoman Empire to reclaim the territories it had ceded to Russia following the conflict of 1768-1774. Despite the Ottomans' ambitions, the war turned decisively in favor of Russia and its ally Austria. Key victories at Foc?ani, Rymnik, and the fortress of Izmail by Russian forces, along with the Austrian triumph at Belgrade, solidified their dominance. Facing mounting pressure and the looming threat of Prussian involvement, Russia agreed to peace negotiations. The resulting treaty, signed on July 31, 1791, officially ended hostilities and confirmed Russian control over the Black Sea region.

Ex. Numismatica Genevensis Auction 5 (December 2008, Lot 1179)

From the Geneva Collection

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 83mm

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「與土耳其締結和平紀念」大型金章

1791年葉卡捷琳娜二世「與土耳其締結和平」類精製金章。MS61 Prooflike NGC。
83毫米。241.26克。由Leberecht及Waechter設計。這枚金章萬眾期待，重量等同70杜卡持，以紀念與土耳其的締結和平。具備這般驚人份量的金章少之又少，其目的顯然為了紀念這一頭等歷史大事。觀賞這枚金章實為視覺盛宴，葉卡捷琳娜肖像唯妙唯肖，其細節之豐富細膩只有達83毫米的坯餅足以呈現，遠非其他金幣金章可比。雖然碰撞和觸痕導致這枚雍容堂皇的金章評分未能更上一層樓，但絲毫未減其過人魅力。在過往數十年間，此尺寸的金章出現於市場上不過數次，每次都收穫了可觀的金額，而對上一次已數到2008年。敝公司期待此章亮場時將迎來熱烈盛況。

1787至1792年第七次俄土戰爭中，鄂圖曼帝國嘗試收復在1768至1774年第六次俄土戰爭後割讓於俄國的故土，但同樣未獲成功。鄂圖曼帝國有心無力，戰爭的天平向俄國及其同盟奧國傾倒。俄軍關鍵的勝利發生於福沙尼戰役和伊斯梅爾要塞，奧軍則在貝爾格萊德取勝，奠定了俄奧一方的優勢。但隨著戰爭壓力日增，以及普魯士威脅干涉的陰霾，俄國同意媾和，並於1791年7月31日簽訂條約結束戰事，同時接黑海地區。

來源：2008年12月Numismatica Genevensis Auction 5
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