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The end of the Great Northern War, 1721

 Item
Identifier: DM/42

Scope and Contents

Commemoration of the Great Northern War.

Obverse: Latin inscription concerning the victory of Peter the Great (1672-1725) on the Great Northern War.

Reverse: on the centre a boat with a house on it is navigating on the sea. On the right side of the medal Stockholm; on the right side St. Petersburg. A rainbow is connecting these two cities. A dove is flying holding a branch. Legend: CONCORDI PACE LIGAMUR.

Exergue: NEOPOLI POSTBE LLII NSEPTENTRIONE DILVVIVM. Dated 1721.

Dates

  • Creation: 1721

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 60 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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