Medal - Ferdinand Magellan (Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary) 2021 front Medal - Ferdinand Magellan (Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary) 2021 back
Medal - Ferdinand Magellan (Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary) 2021 photo

Medal - Ferdinand Magellan Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary

2021 year
Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn) 17 g 33 mm
Description
Location
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
2021
Composition
Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#295408
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Depiction of the first mass in the Philippines happened at Limasawa, Southern Leyte (March 31, 1521). The mass was conducted by the priest Pedro de Valderrama from Magellan's expedition crew. Important figures who attended the mass that is visible in the medal are Magellan (middle), Rajah Colambu (Left), Rajah Siagu (Right), Antonio Figafetta (back). Magellan's Cross and his lead ship Trinidad are also visible.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
♣ INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY ♣
• MARCH 31, 1521 •
500th Anniversary
ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This medal is a limited edition (500 mintage) released by Alamat Commemorative Coins as the second issue of their series "Philippine Historical Figures Series".

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  500 - - - - - -

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