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Peter I of Russia commands four fleets, 1716

 Item
Identifier: DM/58

Scope and Contents

Peter I of Russia (1672-1725) commands four fleets in the Great Northern War.

Obverse: bust of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (Peter I of Russia) (Peter the Great). On the background several objects connected with war.

Reverse: Neptune is riding his chariot on the sea and carrying four flags.

Exergue: 1716.

Dates

  • Creation: 1716

Language of Materials

Russian

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 55 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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