Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America
Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America. Obverse: Columbus, a sword in his right hand and a flag upraised in his left, landing with his followers, a tree (right). Exergue: 'LANDING OF COLUMBUS'. Reverse: inscription, 'DISCOVERY OF AMERICA 1492 COLUMBIAN FAIR CHICAGO ILLINOIS U.S.A. 1893'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2580 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | United States of America |
Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
Date made: | 1892 |
People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |
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