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Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492
Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America, 1492. Uniface. Within a hollow circle the head of the discoverer (left); below (left) an Indian reclining, a mediaeval ship under sail (right), a sphere with cross above (centre); small medallions with dates in foliated spandrils above '1446', '1506'. Inscription below: 'CHRISTOPH . COLVMBVS', '1492'.
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Object details
| ID: | MEC2539 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | M & W |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher M & W |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 50 x 30 mm |