Imperial Russian Medal – Capture of Narva, 1704 – B4

This reproduction commemorates the capture of Narva in 1704 during the Great Northern War under Tsar Peter I of Russia.

• Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak, with surrounding Latin legend
• Reverse: The storming of Narva fortress, with artillery in the foreground and Latin inscription
• Historical context: Issued to celebrate the Russian victory at Narva, marking a turning point in the conflict against Sweden