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 the Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in a cap (three-quarter right), crossed sprays of laurel tied with ribbon below. Reverse: Legend, 'ROMERIA ESPAÑOLA 5 ANIVESARIO.' Inscription: '12 OCTUBRE 1892.' (Spanish pilgrimage. 50 (sic) anniversary.) Fitted with a loop and a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2601
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; Columbus, Christopher
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm