Medal - Peter and Paul Fortress ND front Medal - Peter and Paul Fortress ND back
Medal - Peter and Paul Fortress ND photo
© Anumis

Medal - Peter and Paul Fortress ND

 
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Description
Location
Soviet Union (Russia)
Type
› Tokens
Shape
Round with a loop
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#151084
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lettering:
петропавловская
крепость
заложена
в 1703 г.

Translation:
Peter and Paul Fortress
founded in 1703

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© Image courtesy of Anumis

The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress.