Geboorte van Tsaar Peter I de Grote 1672 1672

This commemorative medal by Peter Paul Werner, created in 1672, celebrates the birth of Peter the Great, the future Tsar of Russia. The obverse side features a profile portrait of Tsar Alexis I, Peter's father, and Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina, his mother. The reverse depicts an angel holding a crown above Peter, symbolizing his future greatness, while a woman representing Russia reaches out to him. The medal's inscription reads "SPES MAGNA FVTVRI" which translates to "Great Hope for the Future," signifying high expectations for Peter's reign. This silver medal, measuring just 6.7 cm in diameter, is a significant piece of Russian historical art.