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Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892

Medal 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 and inscription, 'LA COLONIA ITALIANA 1482-1892 DI JUNIN IN ONORE DE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO SCOPRITORE DE AMERICA 1492-1892' (The Italian colony of Junin in honour of Christopher Columbus the discoverer of America 1492-1892). Fitted with a loop and a ring.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2600
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: 26 mm