Catherine II (1762–1796). Gold medal commemorating her accession to the throne, a copy of Waechter’s medal by J.-B. Filippo and V. Baranov, 1762, Saint Petersburg.

Av. B. M. EKATEPИHA. II. IMPERAT - ICAMODERZH. BECROCC. Armored and draped bust of Catherine II facing left, wearing a crested helmet and a laurel wreath; below, signatures ВЕXТЕРЪ - ФЕЛИППО [Waechter - Felippo].
Reverse: CE CПACEHIE TBOE. Catherine II seated and receiving the royal insignia of Russia and St. George. In the clouds, Providence blessing the Empress; signature К. В. Б [copy by V. Baranov].
Diakov 115.2 - Reichel -; Gold - 96.7 g - 64 mm - 12 h
With original bail, ring, and ribbon. Scratches on the edge; the fields are slightly corroded and scraped. Appears to be unlisted in gold! Very Fine to Superb.