Russia

Russia, Peter the Great (1672-1682-1725), Memorial Medal, copper, 1725, by J. A. Dassier, bust right, rev, figures of Neptune and Bellona, city and ships beyond, 38mm (Diakov 63.12; Eisler 138); with Catherine II, 5-Kopeks, 1794 E-M. Both very fine. (2)

The medal's reverse commemorates two of Peter's greatest accomplishments: the creation of the Baltic fleet and the construction of St Petersburg.