Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892

Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) (right). Legend: 'CRISTOBAL COLON'. Reverse: Legend, 'LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA AL DESCUBRIDOR DE AMERICA'. Inner legend and inscription: 'CONMEMORANDO 12 OCTUBRE 1892 SU IV CENTENARIO'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2597
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pdesta Bros
Events: Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493
Date made: 1892
People: Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher Pdesta Bros
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 57 mm
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