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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. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer, face three-quarter left, in a cap. Legend: 'CRISTOFORO COLOMBO.' (Christopher Columbus). Reverse: Two medieval ships, another in the distance (right). Legend: 'SANTA MARIA.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2562 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Vessels: | Santa Maria (Fl.1492) |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |