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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: View of the full-length figure of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) on the monument (Plaza Colon), a cap in his left hand, right arm outstretched. Legend: 'CRISTOBAL COLON.' Reverse: legend, 'DESCUBRIMIENTO AMÉRICA.' (The discovery of America.) Inscription: '4 CENTENARIO EL PUEBLO DE OLAVARRIA 12 OCTOBRE 1892.' (Fourth centenary. The town of Olavarria.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2616 |
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| 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: 28 mm |