Table Medal in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the October Revolution, by the Leningrad Mint, 1987.
In bronze, 59.7 mm wide. The detail-packed - one may even say busy - artwork of this medal is reminiscent of the far earlier, 1950s-60s style. The obverse has a figure of Lenin in his standard pose directing the masses that carry a multitude of banners. On the reverse is a panoramic view of the Winter Palace (aka Hermitage) being stormed on the day of the Bolshevik-led October Revolution. The Alexander Column that celebrated the victory over Napoleon is prominently depicted in the center of the square in front of the palace; one can see however that the cross held by the angel at its top is presented as some sort of a stick! Shows the name of the artist A.S. Kartashov, Leningrad Mint logo, and a 1987 date on the reverse at the edge in approx. 6 to 7 o'clock segment. This medal had a relatively limited circulation of 1250.
Very fine to excellent condition. The details are perfect and crisp, free of noticeable wear. There are some tiny dings to the edge on both sides, barely noticeable. Very attractive dark toning to the bronze throughout.
/See Commemorative [Table] Medal of the Soviet Period, 1919 - 1991, fig. 1709/.
Please note, penny in our photo is for size reference.
Item# 38042
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