Medal - Peter I Battle of Grengam

€1.00
LocationRussian Empire
Year1720
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight39.08 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Diakov#56.3 , Iversen#51.2
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and armoured bust of Emperor Peter I to right.
Obverse letteringБОЖИЕЮ МИЛОСТИЮ ПЕТРЪ ПЕРВЫI I ЦРЬ IСАМОДЕРЖЕЦЬ ВСЕРОСIСКИ
(Translation: By God's grace Peter the First Tsar and Autocrat of the whole Russia)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene.
Reverse letteringПРИЛЕЖАНИЕ I ХРАБРОСТЬ ПРЕВОСХОДIТЪ СIЛУ 1720•IЮЛЯ ВЪ 27•ДЕн.
(Translation: Diligence and bravery are superior to strength 1720th July in 27th day)
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1720  - -
Catalog ID3229847660
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