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Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America
Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America. Obverse: Three men standing on the poop of the 'Santa Maria', one (left) (Columbus) pointing to the land, another below, climbing the ladder a fifth below on deck (right) the foot of a sail showing above, another right. Legend: 'COLUMBUS SIGHTING LAND OCTOBRE 12TH 1492'. Reverse: View of a domed pavilion, a column in front. Legend: 'WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO 1898 . THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2579 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vessels: | Santa Maria (Fl.1492) |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 mm |