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RUSSIA, Peter I (1682-1725). Medal commemorating the defeat of Streltzy. (Ae. 108.46g/66mm). 1698. (Diakov 9.1). Obv: Laureated and cuirassed bust of Pedro I to the right, around legend: PETRVS ALEXII FILIVS DG TZAR ET MAGNVS DVX TOTIVS RVSSIAE. Rev: Hercules standing left with club and Hydra's club with many heads, above legend: SALVS PVBLICA FIRMATA, in exergue: PERDUELLIBUS DELETIS/CICICCXCVIII. Engraver: Samuel Judín. Extremely Fine. Slight marks. Limited. The Streltzy or streltsí were factions of the Russian army that rose up against Tsar Pedro I for different reasons and ended up being annihilated by government troops.
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