Russia Medal in memory of the consecration of the Cathedral of St Vladimir in Kyiv 1896

Russia. Medal in memory of the consecration of the Cathedral of St. Vladimir in Kyiv. St. Petersburg Mint, 1896. Medallists: obverse — V.V. Nikonov based on a design by A.V. Prakhov (on the left, on the image of Prince Vladimir: COMP. OF PROF. A.PRAKHOV, on the right, under the image of the church: V.NIKONOV.R.); reverse — M.A. Skudnov based on a design by A.V. Prakhov (below the wreath, on the left: REFERENCE M.SKUDNOV, on the right: COMP. AND VYLѢP.PROF. A.PRAKHOV). Copper, 142.19 g. Diameter 66 mm. Smirnov# 1115. Dyakov# 1170.1 (R1). Surface damaged edge.