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Anna Ivanovna of Russia and peace with Turkey, 1739

 Item
Identifier: DM/54

Scope and Contents

Commemoration of the end of the Russo-Turkish War.

Obverse: bust of Empress Anna Ivanovna of Russia (1693-1740).

Reverse: one eagle is holding a laurel branch and standing on several objects connected with war.

Exergue:1739. The war between Russia and the Ottoman Empire lasted from 1735-1739.

Dates

  • Creation: 1739

Language of Materials

Russian

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 60 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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