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Medal commemorating the capture of three Swedish frigates, 1719; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the capture of three Swedish frigates, 1719. Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak (right). Legend in Russian (Peter the First, Emperor of the Russias). Reverse: View of the action. Legend in Russian. (Diligence and faith are greater than strength). Exergue: (24 May 1719). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0420 Artist: K. Osner Date: 1719 Medium: bronze Size: 44 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.