Peter I of Russia and the taking of Abo, 8 September 1713
Item
Identifier: DM/88
Scope and Contents
Commemoration of the taking of Abo (Finland).
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: Neptune is riding his chariot on the sea. On the right of Neptune stands another man. Legend: TERRA SISTEREITA. ovid.
Exergue: AD ABUM FINLANDIA ADCC XIII. D. 8 SEPT. Dated 1713. This event occurred in the context of the Battle of Palkane.
Dates
- Creation: 8 September 1713
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