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Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin
Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin
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Constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing bust of Tsar Peter I (“the Great”), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Taganrog Harbour, circumscribed by an inscription of “ЗА ДЕЛО ГАВАНИ КАПИТАНУ МАТВЕЮ СИМОНТОВУ” (“FOR THE DEED OF THE HARBOUR TO CAPTAIN MATVEY SIMONOV” and a date of “1709”, the obverse engraver marked with the dedication of Salomon Grouin, measuring 37.26 mm (w) x 42.80 mm (h), weighing 33.1 grams, demonstrating sporadic loss of finish which exposes the base metal, in better than very fine condition.
Footnote: Matvey Simonov (born Matteo Simonta) was an Italian seafarer and engineer who entered Russian service in 1698, overseeing the construction of Taganrog Harbour and its fortifications, among other projects.
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