Peter I of Russia and the foundation of St Petersburgh, Before 1777
Item
Identifier: DM/26
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the foundation of St Petersburgh.
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: on the center a shield with the bust of Peter the Great and the inscription "CZAR. PET. ALEXII.". The shield is held by Minerva and Mercury. Below a fortress with the inscription "ST. PETERSBURGH". Legend: HAEC PORTIA MCENIA CONDIT.
Exergue: PETRIBVRGI PORTVE ET NAVALE.
Dates
- Creation: Before 1777
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 46 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
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk