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Peter I of Russia and the commemoration of his return 1717, 1717

 Item
Identifier: DM/43

Scope and Contents

The Emperor's return.

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: the sun shinning on an eagle and her three young. Dated 1717.

Dates

  • Creation: 1717

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 47 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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