RUSSIA: Bronze commemorative medal for the Establishment of Provinces (1775). Laureate and crowned, draped bust of Catherine II facing right on obverse. Compass and book resting on a draped table, Sagittarius encircled by seven stars above on reverse. Cut by T. Ivanov in 1790. Designed by T. Ivanov and P. Bobrovshikov. Inside large slab by NGC "MS 63 BN". Cert number: 6641882-001. (Diakov# 169.1).