© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Medal - Peter I Battle of Grengam
1720 year| Silver | 35.93 g | - |
| Location | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1720 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 35.93 g |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#126647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naval battle.
Lettering:
ПРИЛЕЖАНИЕ I ХРАБРОСТЬ ПРЕВОСХОДIТЪ СIЛУ
1720•IЮЛЯ
ВЪ 27•ДЕн.
Translation:
Diligence and bravery are superior to strength
1720th July
in 27th day
Comment
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Later copy.
Russian and Swedish accounts of the battle in the Aland Islands vary considerably. Undisputed is that four Swedish frigates were taken by the Russians after having been run aground. Swedish forces claim to have destroyed 41 Russian galleys thus ending Russian domination in the Baltic. Everyone seems to have been a victor.
