Medal commemorating the 4th centenary of the discovery of America, 1892

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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 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), (left), wearing a cap over long hair; open neck. Legend: 'CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GAVE A NEW WORLD TO HUMANITY'. Reverse: Inscription within laurel wreath, 'AFTER FOUR HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS FREE AMERICA HONORS ITS DISCOVERER.' On right branch of wreath a circular badge showing three oak leaves; above on ribbon, 'PARVA NE PEREANT'; below, 'SOCI . AMERI . NUMIS . ET . ARCHEO.'

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2289
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Tiffany & Co; Whitehouse, J. H. W. Walker
Events:	Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Date made:	1892
People:	Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher Whitehouse, J. H. W. Walker Tiffany & Co
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 76 mm