Medal - Centennial of the Modernization of the Port of Veracruz

€277,716.00
LocationMexico
Year2002
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight63 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
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Obverse descriptionIn the center behind the facade of the Veracruz City Hall, and in the foreground the port of Veracruz with a ship.
Obverse letteringCENTENARIO DE LA MODERNIZACIÓN DEL PUERTO DE VERACRUZ 1902 - 2002
(Translation: CENTENARY OF THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PORT OF VERACRUZ 1902 - 2002)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIn the center the coat of arms of Mexico depicts a Mexican eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake.
Reverse letteringVERACRUZ: CENTINELA SIN RELEVO DE LA PATRIA 1902-2002
(Translation: VERACRUZ: SENTINEL WITHOUT RELIEF FROM THE COUNTRY 1902-2002)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(Mº)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage2002 Mo - -
Catalog ID4246408540
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