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Medal commemorating the capture of Schlüsselburg, 1702
Medal commemorating the capture of Schlüsselburg, 1702. Obverse: Youthful bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour (right). Legend in Russian (Tsar Peter Alexejevich ruler of Russia). Reverse: A bird's-eye view of the fortress being bombarded on two sides, the river Neva dotted with boats. Legend in Russian (Has been held by the enemy for ninety years). Exergue (...1702 October 21st).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0478 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Russia |
| Events: | Great Northern War: Siege of Nöteborg, 1702; Great Northern War: Siege of Nöteborg, 1702 |
| Date made: | 1702 |
| People: | Tsar Peter I of Russia |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |