RUSSIA, Tsars of Russia. Nikolai II Aleksandrovich, 1894-1917. Medal 1899 (Silver, 50 mm, 58.83 g, 12 h), Ministry of Finance Award, granted for diligence and care, presented on the occasion of the first International Poultry Show in St. Petersburg 1899. By A. Vasyutinsky and S. Pogonov. St. Petersburg. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ - И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС. Bare head of Nikolaus II to left. Rev. ЗА / ТРУДОЛБIE / И / ИСКУССТВО / ОТЬ / МИНИСТЕРСТВА / ФИНАНСОВЪ in seven lines, within wreath. Edge inscription: * I Я МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ ВЫСТАВКА ИТИДЕВОДСТВА 1899 г. ВБ С•П•Б•. Diakov 1143.1. Rare and with beautiful iridescent toning. Minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.