Departure from the port of Palos 1492

Location Cuba
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)
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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.
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
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