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An image showing 'Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892; obverse'
An image showing 'Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892; reverse'
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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, face three-quarter right. Legend: 'MAR DEL PLATA 12 OCTUBRE 1892'. Reverse: Port broadside view of the 'Santa Maria' under sail. Legend: 'RECUERDO DEL 4 CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA' (A token of the fourth centenary of the discovery of America). Fitted with a loop and a ring.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2607
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Vessels: Santa Maria
Date made: 1892
People: Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm