Capture of Four Swedish Warships, Gold Medal

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SKU: 02.RUS.0108.103.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: По милости божьей царь петр первый и самодержец всей россии Rev: Трудолюбие и храбрость превышают силу / 27 июля.

History


This medal was created by Peter the Great to commemorate the taking of three Swedish warships.

The gold medal was awarded to officers.

The medal came in many different sizes.

The obverse inscription translates to: "Petrus First by Grace of God Emperor of All Russia". The reverse inscription translates to: "the Unprecedented Becomes Reality".

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