Inauguration of the building of the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro

Lieu Brazil
Année 1906
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold plated bronze
Poids 59.5 g
Diamètre 50 mm
Épaisseur 3.5 mm
Forme Round (Gilt bronze)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Edge with striations, cornucopia mintmark and lettering 'Bronze'
Période Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers Guanabara Bay having, on the right, a female figure seated with her left arm supported on a wheel and, with her right hand, she offers flowers to Mercury. At the top, the emblem of the Trade Association, flanked by two cherubs wrapped in drapery: one cherub holds a trumpet and the other a light clasp. In exergo, the weapons of the city of Rio de Janeiro
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers ASSOCIAÇÃO-COMMERCIAL-RIO-DE-JANEIRO
(Translation: COMMERCIAL-ASSOCIATION-RIO-DE-JANEIRO)
Description du revers Two-story building with human figures on top. In the upper arch, an inscription in three lines. Separated by a bar, a cog, an anchor, a caduceus and a cornucopia over a palm and oak branches. Below, the date.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers Associação Comercial do Rio de Janeiro / 7-5-1880 / 7-9-1906
(Translation: Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro / 7-5-1880 / 7-9-1906)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 2264527280
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