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.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2562 |
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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 |