Jetton to Commemorate Graduation from the St. Petersburg University, 1894.
Jetton to Commemorate Graduation from the St. Petersburg University, 1894. Gold, 22 mm (not including crown suspender). 7.65 gm. Imperial eagle superimposed on medallion, on reverse ‘1897’ at center; И.С.П.Ч – В.С. ШАЦКИНЪ around. Unlike most reverses of this Jetton which are found engraved, this reverse is struck from special dies. As it names a specific graduate, only one to a few would have been struck. Thus it would have represented a considerable cost to the graduate. Unmarked, Rare. Unmarked, Rare. Condition: Problem free