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. 'CRISTOBAL COLON.' Reverse: legend, 'SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA.' Inscription: 'DE GRAL BELGRANO 4 CENTENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMÉRICA 12 OCTUBRE 1892.' (Spanish Society of General Belgrano. Fourth centenary of the discovery of America.) Fitted with a loop and a ring.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2615 |
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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; Columbus, Christopher |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |