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Civic Festival of the Tree La Plata
1901 year| Silver plated copper | 9.42 g | 27 mm |
| Location | Argentina |
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| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1901 |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 9.42 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#365066 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Landscape with cattle, sheep and ships, in the background a rising sun.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MUNICIPALIDAD DE LA PLATA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This commemorative medal from the Civic Festival of the Tree in La Plata, Argentina, features a unique design that showcases the city's connection to nature and civic pride. The medal's silver-plated copper composition gives it a distinctive appearance, blending the durability of copper with the luster of silver. Weighing 9.42 grams, it's substantial enough to be handled comfortably yet light enough to be worn as a keepsake. The medal likely played an important role in celebrating the festival and may have been awarded to attendees or participants as a memento of the event. Its historical significance lies in its representation of early 20th-century civic celebrations and the growing importance of public festivals in urban areas during that period.
