Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892
Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in a cap (three-quarter right), crossed sprays of laurel tied with ribbon below. Reverse: Legend (inner) 'LA PAZ. E. R. 12 OCTUBRE 1892'; (outer) 'DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA POR CRISTOBAL COLON' (The anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus). Fitted with a loop and a ring.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2599 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
Date made: | 1892 |
People: | Columbus, Christopher |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 26 mm |