Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892

Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: View of the full-length figure of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) on a monument (Plaza Colon), a cap in his left hand, right arm outstretched. Legend: 'HONOR Y GLORIA AL INSIGNE MARINO CRISTÓBAL COLON.' (Honour and glory to the famous sailor Cristobal Colon.) Reverse: inscription, 'AL CONMEMORAR 4 CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMÉRICA INAUGURA PLAZA COLON 12 OCTUBRE 1892.' (In memory of the fourth centenary of the discovery of America, inaugurated Plaza Colon.) Legend: 'VEGINDARIO BALGARGE.' Fitted with a loop and a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2614
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
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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