Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the Russian Naval Academy, 1901

Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the Russian Naval Academy, 1901. Obverse: Jugate heads of Peter I and Nicholas II (left), the former laureate. Legend in Russian (Emperor Peter I, Emperor Nicholas II). Reverse: Above, Neptune draped, with trident reposing on the waves, with a dolphin at his feet (left). On a label below in Cyrillic (School of Navigation, Year 1701). A shield (right), with branches of oak and laurel. Exergue in Russian (Naval Academy, year 1901).

Object Details

ID: MEC2243
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Anthony Vasyutinski
Events: Foundation of St. Petersburg Naval Academy, 1701
Date made: 1901
People: Tsar Peter I of Russia; Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 64 mm
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