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 left, in a cap. Legend: 'CRISTOFORO COLOMBO.' (Christopher Columbus). Reverse: Two medieval ships, another in the distance (right). Legend: 'SANTA MARIA.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2562
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Vessels: Santa Maria
People: Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm