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Elizabeth I of Russia and the Kronstadt Canal, 30 May 1752

 Item
Identifier: DM/93

Scope and Contents

The Kronstadt Canal.

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

Reverse: on the centre a large vessel is sailing on the Kronstadt Canal. Legend: PERFICIT. PARENTIS. OPVS.

Exergue: NAVALI. CRONSTAD. DEDICATO. D. XXX. IVI. MDCCLII. Dated 1752.

Dates

  • Creation: 30 May 1752

Language of Materials

Latin

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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