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Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892
Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Head of Columbia, (left), wearing cap marked 'LIBERTY' over forehead and adorned with wheat-ears and flowers. Circular border formed of stars between two plain circles. '1892' below, where stars are interrupted. Reverse: Group of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and his followers stepping ashore. Frightened locals under palm tree (right). Legend: 'DEDICATED TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN HONOR OF THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA . UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL.' Exergue: '1492.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2191 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | W. Mayer |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 49 mm |