Medal commemorating H. Capello and R. Iveus, Portuguese Explorers
Medal commemorating H. Capello and R. Iveus, Portuguese explorers. Obverse: A map of Africa showing the principal rivers. Legend: 'EXPLORADORES PORTUGUEZES . H. CAPELLO E R. IVENS', '1877-1880. 1884-1885'. Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed resting upon a caduceus, anchor and trident crossing each other. Legend: 'ASSOCIAÇÃO COMMERCIAL DE LISBOA 1885.' (Association of Commerce of Lisbon.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2232 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1885 |
| People: | H. Capello; Ivens, Roberto Association of Commerce Lisbon |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 42 mm |