RUSSIA. Silver Medal 1830 by P. Utkin. Award for students of the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, awarded for special achievements in painting, Vs.: Lyra on pedestal, to the sides a male bust and a color palette, Rev.: Circle with 4 lines writing over section line, around laurel wreath, Dm. 46.3 mm. 45.33 g. Nice tint, cl. Scratches, vz. ex Coll. Dr. Victor Wishnevsky; acquired by Coin Center, Auction 61, 1987, 2845 (Lot)