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Cristophorus Columbus Admiralis Il Secolo XIX
| Location | Italy |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Christopher Columbus facing slightly left, wearing a cap and period clothing, depicted after the portrait attributed to Ridolfo Ghirlandaio. The circular legend reads 'CRISTOPHORUS COLUMBUS' around the upper portion, with 'ADMIRALIS' along the lower inner border within a beaded circle. |
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| Reverse description | Full figure of Christopher Columbus shown in a preaching or supplicating posture, arms extended forward, wearing a long robe and hood. The circular legend around the beaded border reads 'CHRISTOPHORUS COLUMBUS DEPREHENDO' with the dates '1451·1506' at the top. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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