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Medal commemorating the 4th centenary of the discovery of America, 1892
Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), (left), wearing a cap over long hair; open neck. Legend: 'CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GAVE A NEW WORLD TO HUMANITY'. Reverse: Inscription within laurel wreath, 'AFTER FOUR HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS FREE AMERICA HONORS ITS DISCOVERER.' On right branch of wreath a circular badge showing three oak leaves; above on ribbon, 'PARVA NE PEREANT'; below, 'SOCI . AMERI . NUMIS . ET . ARCHEO.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2289 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Tiffany & Co; Whitehouse, J. H. W. Walker |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher Whitehouse, J. H. W. Walker Tiffany & Co |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 76 mm |
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