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, face three-quarter right. Legend: '4 CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA . 1492 - 1892.' (Fourth centenary of the Discovery of America.) Reverse: inscription, 'A COLON.' (To Colon.) Legend: 'LOS HABITANTES DE MENDOZA.' (The Inhabitants of Mendoza.) Fitted with a loop and a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2606
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: 28 mm