Catalog
| Location | Cuba |
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| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | |
| Edge | |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Scene depicting Columbus departing in the Port of Palos, where the Spanish discoverers sailed from. On top and sides, curved legend with name of event and dates. Columbus, surrounded by his crew, with sailing ships in the background. A weeping woman is seen bidding farewell to her husband, a missionary, and others. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
SALIDA DEL PUERTO DE PALOS • 1492 3 DE AGOSTO |
| Reverse description | Columbus's sailing ship, the Santa Maria, in full sail on the open ocean. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
EN ALTA MAR. RUMBO OESTE SRH 1987 ONZA TROY PLATA FINA AG. 0.999 |
| Mintage | 1987 |
| Numisquare ID | 1892767402 |
| Comments |
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