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1966.131.49.b

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Anna Ivanowna (1693–1740), Empress of Russia 1730

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Artist

Johann Karl Hedlinger (Switzerland, 1691 - 1771)

Title

Anna Ivanowna (1693–1740), Empress of Russia 1730

Creation Date

1739

Century

18th century

Dimensions

2 3/8 in. (6 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Switzerland

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.49.b

Object Description

338 ANNA IVANOWNA (1693-1740), Empress of Russia, 1730 1739

Obv. Bust to right. Around, [Cyrillic inscription] (ANNA B . M . IMPERATRITSA I SAMODERCHITSA VSEROSS)
Rev. Eagle with laurel wreath in beak stands on trophies including Ottoman banners. Around, [Cyrillic inscription] . (SLAVA . IMPERII); on hstel, H; in exergue, [Cyrillic Inscription] (MIR . STURK . VOZSTA . | 7 . SENT . 1739)
Bronze, struck, 60 mm.

Commemorates peace after the second Crimean War.

Bibl.: Forrer 2, p. 462 (dated 1736-38).