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© shivadescending (CC BY-SA)
Medal - Edward, Prince of Wales Visit to Argentina
1931 year| Silver | 10.52 g | 29.2 mm |
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1931 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.52 g |
| Diameter | 29.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#407381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Steam locomotive facing half right. Signature in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• EXPOSICION DE ARTES E INDUSTRIAS BRITANICAS • EN BUENOS AIRES - 14 DE MARZO 1931
HOMENAJE
DE LA REVISTA
EL OESTE
J.F. PIANA
Translation:
British Art and Industry Exhibition, Buenos Aires, 14 March 1931
Tribute of the Magazine The West
Engraver: J.F. Piana
Edge
Plain
Comment
Giordano lists as Silvered Bronze, Whittlestone & Ewing as Silver. As there is no evidence of bronze even on the highest relief of the medal, I'm opting for W & E's description.
