


© Stacks Bowers
Medal - 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus
1892 yearGilding metal plated bronze | 103.78 g | 58 mm |
Location | Italy |
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King | Umberto I (1878-1900) |
Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
Year | 1892 |
Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
Weight | 103.78 g |
Diameter | 58 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-11-12 |
Numista | N#422956 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Allegorical scene with the winged Civilization among cherubs appearing to the people of America lying on the ground, on the edge the coats of arms of the states of the two Americas.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MDCCCXCII
MCCCCXCII
Engraver: Angelo Cappuccio
Comment
Martini