Catherine II of Russia, Before 1777
Item
Identifier: DM/34
Scope and Contents
Empress Catherine II (1729-1796).
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great).
Reverse: Mercury, messenger of the gods, is walking by the sea holding the caduceus in his right hand. Next to him is Ceres holding cereals and a sceptre, symbolizing generosity.
Dates
- Creation: Before 1777
Language of Materials
Russian
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 50 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