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.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2608 |
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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 |