Russia - Catherine II (1762–1796) - Silver Medal, 1774 - Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca with the Ottoman Empire - Russia - Catherine II (1762–1796) - Silver Medal, 1774 - Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca with the Ottoman Empire

Russia, Catherine II (1762–1796). Silver medal from 1774 commemorating the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca with the Ottoman Empire. By I. G. Jaeger and Gass.

Very rare original strike. The medal commemorates the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, concluded on July 21, 1774, which ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 and significantly expanded Russian influence in the Black Sea region.

The obverse features a portrait of Catherine II. The reverse depicts Minerva, goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, standing on the Ottoman shore and pointing with the caduceus toward a Russian warship. The design highlights the decisive role of the Russian fleet in the war against the Ottoman Empire, as well as the Russian position on the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea—consolidated by the peace treaty—and the resulting expanded trade opportunities toward the Mediterranean.

An exceptionally rare and impressive large-format historical silver medal with an attractive antique patina and an exceptionally appealing overall appearance. Very fine to excellent.

Please note: This item can generally only be shipped to a Swiss address or picked up in person in Switzerland. For alternative shipping options or if you have any questions, please contact me before the auction. Thank you in advance.

Russia, Catherine II (1762–1796). Silver medal from 1774 commemorating the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca with the Ottoman Empire. By I. G. Jaeger and Gass.

Very rare original strike. The medal commemorates the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, concluded on July 21, 1774, which brought the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774 to an end and considerably expanded Russian influence in the Black Sea region.

The obverse depicts a portrait of Catherine II. On the reverse, Minerva, goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, stands on the Ottoman shore and, with her caduceus, points toward a Russian warship. The composition alludes to the decisive role played by the Russian fleet in the war against the Ottoman Empire, as well as to Russia’s strengthened position on the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea following the peace settlement and the resulting expansion of trading opportunities toward the Mediterranean.

A particularly rare and impressive large-format historical silver medal, featuring an attractive antique patina and an exceptionally pleasing overall appearance. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.

Please note: This item can generally only be shipped to a Swiss address or picked up in person in Switzerland. For alternative shipping arrangements or if you have any questions, please contact me before the auction. Thank you in advance.

Weight 212.52 g
Diameter 82 mm
Diakov 165.1 (Ag - R3)

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis revealed a consistent silver concentration of over 96% across the examined areas.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis indicated a consistent silver concentration of over 96% across the areas examined.

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