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Christopher Columbus - Discovery of America 1492-1992
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The central field depicts Columbus's flagship the Santa Maria under full sail in high relief, riding stylized waves. The circumferential legend is separated from the central design by a beaded border, with the anniversary dates 1492 and 1992 appearing in oval cartouches flanking the ship in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1492 1992 DISCOVERY OF AMERICA |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts Columbus standing on shore holding a large banner-flag in his left hand and lowering a sword in his right, with a kneeling sailor at his feet and a second companion behind him bearing a halberd. In the right field, three sailing ships are visible at anchor offshore, with the legend appearing in two lines in the upper right field and the word AMERICA in bold relief in the lower right. |
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