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Medal commemorating the capture of three Swedish frigates, 1719
Medal commemorating the capture of three Swedish frigates, 1719. Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak (right). Legend in Russian (Peter the First, Emperor of the Russias). Reverse: View of the action. Legend in Russian. (Diligence and faith are greater than strength). Exergue: (24 May 1719).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0420 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Osner, K. |
| Places: | Russia |
| Events: | Capture of Swedish frigates, 1719; Capture of Swedish frigates, 1719 |
| Date made: | 1719 |
| People: | Tsar Peter I of Russia |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |