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Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960
Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960. Obverse: Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), with dividers in right hand, seated at a table spread with charts. Legend: 'PORTUGAL.' Inscription: 'D. Henrique o Navegador 1394 1460.' Reverse: Chart of area of the Prince's discoveries, his arms on Africa and three caravels and a dolphin on the sea. Inscription: 'Centenario da Morte do Infante D . Henriques 1960.' (Fifth centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2235 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | J. da Silva |
| Events: | Death of Henry the Navigator, 1460 |
| Date made: | 1960 |
| People: | Prince Henry, Duke of Viseu; Prince Henry, Duke of Viseu J. da Silva |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 100 mm |
| Parts: | Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960 |