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Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900
Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: Starboard-bow view of a 16th-century ship under sail, crosses on the sails, sun setting (left), the shore (right). Legend: 'IN HOC SIGNO VINCES.' Exergue: '1500-1900'. Reverse: within a laurel wreath tied with ribbon inscribed: 'COMMEMORANDO DO 4 CENTENARIO DO DESCOBRIMENTO DO BRASIL' (The fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil). Legend: 'OPOVO DE PETROPOLIS' (The people of Petropolis).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2634 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Discovery of Brazil, 1500 |
| Date made: | 1900 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 31 mm |