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The birth of Paul I of Russia, 20 September 1754

 Item
Identifier: DM/69

Scope and Contents

Commemoration of the birth of Paul I of Russia (1754-1801).

Obverse: bust of the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna of Russia (1709-1762). Legend: D. G. ELISABETA. AVGVSTA. OMN. ROSS.

Reverse: on the top an angel is holding a baby and looking down. On the bottom a queen is kneeling and raising her hands to the angel. Legend: IN VOTVM VENIT

Exergue: PAULO. PRINCIPE. JUVENIT. NATO. D. XX. SEPT. MDCCLIV. Dated 1754.

Dates

  • Creation: 20 September 1754

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 64 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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