Medal - Abel Tasman - 350th Anniversary Historical Medal
Medal - Abel Tasman - 350th Anniversary Historical Medal
€308,354.00
Location
Australia
Year
1992
Type
Commemorative medals/Historical medal
Composition
(White Metal)
Weight
50 g
Diameter
70 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Depiction of Abel Tasman holding a Globe and Calipers, Sailing Ships in the background.
Obverse lettering
TAS MEDALS
ABEL TASMAN
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A depiction of the route traversed by Abel Tasman on the West Coast of Tasmania. A compass in the centre.
Reverse lettering
350TH. ANNIVERSARY 1642 1992
IN COMMEMORATION
ABEL JANSZOON TASMAN
SIGHTED THE WEST COAST OF TASMANIA
24 NOVEMBER 1642
LANDED AT TASMAN BAY FORESTIER
PENINSULA 3 DECEMBER 1642
