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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: 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.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2614 |
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| 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 |