Large format, 9" x 12.5"; laminated hard cover, 256 pp. Russian and English text. This is Part Two of the comprehensive series of catalogues by Mikhail Diakov. More than 450 medals are presented and illustrated in this volume, forming a scholarly examination of award and commemorative medals minted during the reigns of Catherine I, Peter II, Anne, Elizabeth I, Peter III, and Catherine the Great. Some of the specimens are shown for the first time in any published literature.

Unprecedented, exhaustive presentation; the photos are accompanied by enormous amounts of information about each specimen, including group number and name, date, cross-references to well-known catalogues, names of the engravers, diameter, imprints, inscriptions, close-ups of significant medal fragments, as well as other relevant characteristics.

For easier search the author offers an alphabetical index of Russian and Latin legends. A truly revolutionary catalogue outshining any earlier publications on the subject. It will most certainly become the ultimate reference for dedicated collectors.

The book is in mint condition, showing just tiny corner bumps and light scuffs and a few light scratches to the laminate of the cover incurred in storage, not intrusive to the eye and not detractive.

Please note that the pen in our photo is for size reference.