© gleri (CC BY-SA)
© gleri (CC BY-SA)
50th. anniversary of the first railway in Argentine
1907 year| Copper | 101 g | 61 mm |
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1907 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 101 g |
| Diameter | 61 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#429378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
• FERRO-CARRILES ARGENTINOS - 50° ANIVERSARIO - 30 AGOSTO 1907 •
LONGITUD ACTUAL 22,500 KILOMETROS
Translation:
• ARGENTINE RAILWAYS - 50TH ANNIVERSARY - 30 AUGUST 1907 •
CURRENT LENGTH 22,500 KILOMETRES
Engraver: Juan Gotuzzo
Edge
Plain
Lettering: No text.
Interesting fact
This commemorative medal was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Argentina's first railway in 1907. It is made of copper and weighs 101 grams, making it a significant keepsake for railway enthusiasts and history buffs in Argentina.
