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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

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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