Medal - Opening of the maritime museum 1962 front Medal - Opening of the maritime museum 1962 back
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Medal - Opening of the maritime museum

1962 year
Bronze 309.75 g 81 mm
Description
Location
Portugal
Period
Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1962
Composition
Bronze
Weight
309.75 g
Diameter
81 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#153963
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Armillary sphere, arms of Portugal on the left, in center angel holding cross over ship with moon, star and sun in field.

Lettering:
POR MARES NVNCA D’ANTES / NAVEGADOS
A PÁTRIA HONRAI QVE A PÁTRIA VOS CONTEMPLA
1962

Engraver: Álvaro de Brée

Edge

Plain