Médaille - Christophe Colomb - Découverte de l`Amérique

€385,026.00
LocationFrance
Year1892
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionSilver clad bronze
Weight9.7 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
NoticeFrédéric de Vernon
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLarge full-length bust of C. Colombus, head turned slightly to the west. His name around and a date on each side of the portrait.
Obverse letteringCHRISTOPHE - COLOMB ✚ 1435 _ 1506
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLegend in Latin and French around two circles, one pearled and the other trefoiled, with the anniversary date in the center on three lines.
Reverse letteringInscription: ❀ CREDO EQUIDEM ! NEC VANA FIDES    VERE EST NOVA TERRA ❀  ❀ 1492 ❀ DÉCOUVERTE DE L`AMÉRIQUE   1892      400ème ANNIVERSAIRE           •❀•
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1892  - -
Catalog ID7553288430
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