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Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492
Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer, face three-quarter right, in a cap. Legend: 'CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO 4 CENTENARIO SCOPERTA D'AMERICA.' (Christopher Columbus. Fourth centenary.) Reverse: Crowned arms of the city of Agnone, City of Agnone the colony of Agnone in BS Aires. Legend: 'CITTA DI AGNONE . COLONIA AGNONESE IN BS AIRES', '12 OTTOBRE 92'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2560 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |