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Homage to Catherine II (the Great) of Russia, 1776

 Item
Identifier: DM/92

Scope and Contents

Homage to Catherine II (the Great) of Russia (1729-1796).

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

Reverse: an angel honours Catherine II (the Great) of Russia by placing flowers around her name. On the right children give the angel more flowers. On the bottom there is a globe and books. Dated 1776.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776

Language of Materials

Russian

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 medal : Copper ; 53 mm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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