Peter I of Russia and the Baltic Fleet, Before 1777
Item
Identifier: DM/23
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the foundation of the Baltic Fleet.
Obverse: bust of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (Peter I of Russia) (Peter the Great) (1672-1725). Legend: PETRUS. ALEXII FIL. D. G. RVSS.IMP. M. DVXMOSCOVIAE.
Reverse: Neptune on his chariot holding a trident with the right hand; the chariot is being pulled by sea horse. Legend: FLNNLAF. ECCE TRIDENTEM.
Exergue: NAVIGATIONE IN MARI BALTNICO STABILITA. This event occurred in the context of the Great Northern War.
Dates
- Creation: Before 1777
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 48 mm
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk