Russia (USSR, Leningrad mint) Bronze (Tombac) Medal 1958 - 175 years since the founding of the city of Sevastopol

Russia (USSR, Leningrad mint) Bronze (Tombac) Medal 1958 - 175 years since the founding of the city of Sevastopol
67mm. 144.36g. UNC/UNC. Mintage: 2998 pcs. Medalier: V.M. Akimushkina. Shkurko, Salykov 140. Sevastopol is a major port city located on the southwestern coast of the Crimean Peninsula, on the Black Sea. Founded in 1783 as a naval base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the city quickly developed into a significant maritime, military, and trading center. Sevastopol is renowned for its strategic harbor, classical architecture, and rich naval history. Throughout its existence, the city has played a key role in major military events, including the Crimean War (1853-1856) and World War II, both of which left a lasting imprint on its character and monuments.