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1725 bronze mortuary piece depicting the recently deceased Peter the Great, in Latin, with the proud inscription “Petrus Magn. – Imp. Utriusq. Russ.” -which translates to the rather unusual usage of “Peter the Great – Emperor of Both Russias” [Great and Little Russia, corresponding to modern day Russia and Ukraine]. The other side of the medal likewise trumpets his legacy as a ruler “Great on both land and sea”. Collection
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