Medal commemorating H. Capello and R. Iveus, Portuguese Explorers

Medal commemorating H. Capello and R. Iveus, Portuguese explorers. Obverse: A map of Africa showing the principal rivers. Legend: 'EXPLORADORES PORTUGUEZES . H. CAPELLO E R. IVENS', '1877-1880. 1884-1885'. Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed resting upon a caduceus, anchor and trident crossing each other. Legend: 'ASSOCIAÇÃO COMMERCIAL DE LISBOA 1885.' (Association of Commerce of Lisbon.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2232
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1885
People: H. Capello; Ivens, Roberto Association of Commerce Lisbon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 42 mm