Imperial Russian Medal – Battle of Narva, November 19 – 20, 1700 – B10

This reproduction medal commemorates the Battle of Narva (November 19–20, 1700), one of the first major battles of the Great Northern War. The Russian army under Peter I faced the Swedish forces of Charles XII, resulting in a heavy defeat for Russia.

• Obverse: Portrait of Peter I with artist’s initials “CGH” (K.G. Hartman, Stockholm Mint)
• Reverse: Inscription “SUPERANT SUPERATA FIDEM / DIE 20 NOVEMBRIS ANNO 1700” (Overcoming obstacles exceeds belief, November 20, 1700)
• Accurate reproduction of the original historic medal