200th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg Medalette, Jeton, Russia

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Description:

This medalette commemorates the 200th anniversary of St. Petersburg. The city, founded by Peter the Great on May 27, 1703 bridged Russia to Europe.

Obverse inscription: ВЪ ПАМЯТЬ 200 ЛЕТІЯ ОСН. С ПЕТЕР / 1703 / 1903 ("Commemorating 200th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg").

Reverse inscription: (None)

Date Made: ca 1903

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Russia: Russia

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.1882Catalog Number: 68.263.1882Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: Medalmedal

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 35 mm x 22 mm; 1 3/8 in x 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-0b6d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_970860

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