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

Token commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1892. Obverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with long hair, face three-quarter left, within a garland. Legend: ' 4 CENTENARIO DE CRISTOBAL COLON 1492.' (Fourth centenary of Christobal Colon.) Reverse: Within a tasselled cord, inscription, '12 OCTUBRE 1892.' Legend: 'FERIA DE BENEFICENCIA ROSARIO.' (Holiday of thanksgiving. Rosario.) Fitted with a loop and a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2612
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token
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: 28 mm
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