Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492

Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492. Uniface. Within a hollow circle the head of the discoverer (left); below (left) an Indian reclining, a mediaeval ship under sail (right), a sphere with cross above (centre); small medallions with dates in foliated spandrils above '1446', '1506'. Inscription below: 'CHRISTOPH . COLVMBVS', '1492'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2539
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: M & W
Places: United States of America
Events: Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Date made: 1892
People: Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher M & W
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 50 x 30 mm