Medal. Silver. 62 mm. By A. Vasyutinsky. On the 50th Anniversary of the Imperial Russian Archaeological Society, 1896.
Diakov 1222.1 (R3), Sm 1112. Anniversary dates within wreath / Vase, pick and spade before the ruins of a building, burial mound and church in distance, signed at right below. Extremely rare in Silver. With custom, fitted, polished wood case. Uncirculated

Originally named the Archaeological-Numismatic Society, this august organization was founded in St. Petersburg in 1846.