Record

RefNoM/051
LevelItem
Title400th anniversary medal of Columbus's voyage of discovery
Date1892
DescriptionObverse: Ferdinand and Isabella receiving Columbus; the sovereigns stand on a dais in front of their thrones, flanked by ushers. Columbus approaches, followed by Indians bearing various fruits, &c. Reverse: Columbus, on the deck of his ship, surrounded by his crew, pointing to land
InscriptionContentObverse: QUARTO CENTENARIO M.DCCC.XCII
Reverse: CHRISTOBAL COLON DESCUBRIO EL NUEVO MUNDO EL DOCE DE OCTUBRE DE MIL CUATROCIENTOS NOVENTA Y DOS, REINANDO EN CASTILLA Y ARAGON DONA YSABEL Y DON FERNANDO.
ObjectNameMedal
MaterialsSilver
Dimensions70 mm diameter
AccessStatusOpen
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