Medal commemorating the 350th anniversary of Christopher Columbus, 1842

Medal commemorating the 350th anniversary of Christopher Columbus, 1842. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer Columbus cloaked (right), cloak open at the front above armour. Legend: 'CRISTOFORO COLOMBO'. Reverse: Inscription, 'GENOVA AGLI SCIENZIATI ITALIANA 1846'. N.B. Genoa was Columbus's birthplace.

Object Details

ID: MEC0275
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Girometti, Giuseppe
Places: Italy
Events: Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Date made: 1842
People: Columbus, Christopher
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
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