Peter I of Russia and the capture of Nyschlot, 29 December 1714
Item
Identifier: DM/77
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the capture of Nyschlot.
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: map of Nyschlot with vessels bombarding it. ON the right a woman is lying and holding a shield with the double eagle. Legend: CASTRVM NOVVM CAPTVM.
Exergue: MDCCXIV DIE 29 IVLI. 8. V. This Battle occurred in the context of the Great Northern War.
Dates
- Creation: 29 December 1714
Language of Materials
Russian
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 medal : Copper ; 48 mm
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk