Russia (Prussia, Berlin Royal Mint) Silver Medal 1776 - Visit of Grand Duke Paul Petrovich to Berlin - Catherine II the

Russia (Prussia, Berlin Royal Mint) Silver Medal 1776 – Visit of Grand Duke Paul Petrovich to Berlin – Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
27.97g. 42mm. VF/VF. Light deformation. Medalier: Abraham Abramson (on reverse, A to the right above the exergue). Diakov 173.3. Ar - R2. Obv.: Bust of Grand Duke Paul Petrovich facing left, wearing a wig. Inscription around: PAUL PETROWITCH RUSSORUM MAGNUS DUX (Paul Petrovich, Grand Duke of Russia). Below the truncation: FRIDERICI MAGNI HOSPITIO EXCEPTUS (Graciously received as a guest by Frederick the Great). Rev.: Minerva holding a laurel wreath above the coats of arms of Russia and Prussia. Inscription around: IUNGUNTUR AUSPICE MINERVA (United under the auspices of Minerva). Below the truncation: ANNO / MDCCLXXVI (Year 1776). This medal commemorates the visit of Grand Duke Paul Petrovich (the future Emperor Paul I) to Berlin in 1776, where he was received with great honor by Frederick the Great of Prussia. The composition, crafted by Abraham Abramson, symbolizes the diplomatic ties and Enlightenment values shared between the two powers.