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Medal commemorating the 4th centenary of the discovery of America, 1892
Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with short hair, wearing a fur-lined cloak and cross (left). Legend: 'EN CONMEMORACION DEL 4 . CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA . 1892.' (In commemoration of the fourth centenary of the discovery of America.) Inner: 'CRISTOBAL COLON.' Reverse: Inscription and leaf spray forming a circle within a garland of oak and laurel entwined with ribbon. Inscription: 'HONOR Y GLORIA 12 OCTUBRE 1492.' (Honour and glory) (centre) (12 October 1494).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2287 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | B. Muzio |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 58 mm |