Peter I of Russia and the Treaty of Karlowitz, 1700
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the Treaty of Karlowitz.
Obverse: bust of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (Peter I of Russia) (Peter the Great). Legend: PETRUS. ALEXEEWITZ. D. TZAR. M. D. MOSCOV.
Reverse: Peter I is seating on a throne and leaning onto an oval shield with Russian coat of arms. A Russian warrior presents to him a chained kneeling woman who represents Asof; Ceres with corncopia is holding her hand. Legend: QUA. VISIT. VICTOS. PROTEGIT. ILLE. MANU.
Exergue: VICTA. ASOF. MOGHIS. 1696 FACTA. CONCESSAQUE. PACE. 1700.
The peace treaty was signed in 1699 and concluded the Austro-Ottoman war.
Dates
- Creation: 1700
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 47 mm
Subject
Repository Details
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