This piece was modeled from an 1778 coin bearing the Cyrillic monogram of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia and the longest running female leader. Featuring a smooth background and hand chiseled...

This piece was modeled after a 1778 coin that bears the Cyrillic monogram of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia and the longest-ruling female leader.  A decorative border was placed on...

The 19th century imperial cipher "M" belonged to Empress Maria Feodorovna, consort of Czar Alexander III of Russia.  She was known for her exceptional taste as demonstrated by her cipher. ...