Medal - Italian Railway (Electification of the Network) 1959 front Medal - Italian Railway (Electification of the Network) 1959 back
Medal - Italian Railway (Electification of the Network) 1959 photo
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Medal - Italian Railway Electification of the Network

1959 year
Bronze 40.87 g 45 mm
Description
Location
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1959
Composition
Bronze
Weight
40.87 g
Diameter
45 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#364430
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

To the right, a map of Italy with superimposed railway. The two newly electrified sections are delimited by two sets of 5-pointed stars.
To the left, an electric locomotive runs along railway tracks. Above the electric wires, five coats of arms represent the cities through which the newly electrified railway sections pass. Lettering above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Km. 103
MESTRE -
CERVIGNANO

PESCARA - ANCONA
Km. 146

Edge

Plain

Comment

This medal was issued in 1959 to commemorate the opening of two new sections of electrified railway in Italy: Mestre-Cervignano and Pescara-Ancona.