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, face three-quarter right. Legend: '12 OCTUBRE 1892 DOLORES (PROV. BS. AS)' (Dolores [Province of Buenos Aires]). Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of the 'Santa Maria'. Legend: 'RECUERDO DEL 4 CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA'. Fitted with a loop and a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2608
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: 28 mm