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.

Object Details

ID: MEC2615
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