Medal - 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 1892 front Medal - 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 1892 back
Medal - 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 1892 photo
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Medal - 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus

1892 year
Gilding metal plated bronze 103.78 g 58 mm
Description
Location
Italy
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
References
Numista
N#422956
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

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