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Catherine II of Russia and peace with Turkey, 1774

 Item
Identifier: DM/90

Scope and Contents

Commemoration of the end of the Russo-Turkish War.

Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).

Reverse: Athena is walking by the sea. On her right there are several objects connected with war. On her left vessels sailing. Dated 1774.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774

Language of Materials

Russian

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 65 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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