Brazil
Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón 1900 front Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón 1900 back
Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón 1900 photo
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Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón 1900 front Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón 1900 back
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Medal - First expedition to Santa Maria de la Mar Dulce by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón

1900 year
Copper 164.18 g 70 mm
Description
Location
 Brazil
Type
 › Tokens
Year
 1900
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 164.18 g
Diameter
 70 mm
Thickness
 7.5 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-13
References
Numista
 N#125228
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Three large ships in stormy seas.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* SANTA MARIA DE LA MAR DULCE *
VICENTE YANEZ PINSON 1500

Edge

Plain

Comment

4 medal set that was commissioned by the state of Para to commemorate the 4th centenary of the discovery of Brazil by Admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral.

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