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Coin commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America
Coin commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the discovery of America. Obverse: Bust of Columbus (right). Legend: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR.' Reverse: Port broadside view of the 'Santa Maria' under sail; below, the two hemispheres dividing the inscription, '1492'. Legend: 'WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION . CHICAGO 1893.'
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Object details
| ID: | MEC2581 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Commemorative coin - half-dollar |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493; World's Fair: Columbian Exposition, 1893 |
| Vessels: | Santa Maria (Fl.1492) |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 31 mm |