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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) in a cap (three-quarter right), crossed sprays of laurel tied with ribbon below. Reverse: Legend and inscription, 'LA COLONIA ITALIANA 1482-1892 DI JUNIN IN ONORE DE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO SCOPRITORE DE AMERICA 1492-1892' (The Italian colony of Junin in honour of Christopher Columbus the discoverer of America 1492-1892). Fitted with a loop and a ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2600 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Exploration: Columbus' First Voyage, 1492-1493 |
| Date made: | 1892 |
| People: | Columbus, Christopher; Columbus, Christopher |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 26 mm |
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