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Medal - First naval expedition to the Isthmus of Panama
1886 year| Bronze | 97.60 g | 62 mm |
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1886 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 97.60 g |
| Diameter | 62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#297336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Starboard broadside view of a steamship barque-rigged; tools, bales, etc. Left, a palm tree with sun rising behind (right) above two flying female figures representing Europe and America.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIMERA EXPEDICION ESPAÑOLA AL ISTMO DE PANAMA
INICIADA Y COSTEADA POR EL MARQUES DE CAMPO
10 MARZO - 16 MAYO 1886
Engraver: Bernardo Castells Brunet
Designer: Eusebio Arnau Mascort
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted at Castells in Barcelona
