Medal commemorating the inauguration of the port of Puerto Mar Del Plata, 1910

Medal commemorating the inauguration of the port of Puerto Mar Del Plata, 1910. Obverse: Mercury, a caduceus in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, seated (right) in conversation with a female figure (Argentina) seated (left), a rayed sun rising behind them (centre). Legend: 'PUERTO DE MAR DEL PLATA.' Reverse: legend and inscription, 'INAUGURACIÓN DE LAS OBRAS FEBRERO 24 1913.', 'DEL PUERTO DE MAR DEL PLATA PRESIDENTE DELANCIÓN DR ROQUE SÁENZ PEÑA MINISTRO DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS DR EZEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA.' (Inauguration of the works of Puerto Mar Del Plata, with names of the officials.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2627
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lubary, J. M.
Events: La Plata, inauguration of the port of, 1910
Date made: 1913
People: Lubary, J. M.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 71 mm