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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: Columbus, a sword in his right hand and a flag upraised in his left, landing with his followers, a tree (right). Exergue: 'LANDING OF COLUMBUS'. Reverse: inscription, 'DISCOVERY OF AMERICA 1492 COLUMBIAN FAIR CHICAGO ILLINOIS U.S.A. 1893'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2580 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |