Medal - Ferdinand Magellan Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary
Medal - Ferdinand Magellan Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary
€295,408.00
Location
Philippines
Year
2021
Type
Commemorative medals/Historical medal
Composition
Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Reeded
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of Magellan wearing conquistador armor. The armor he wore during the Battle of Mactan.
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
CAPTAIN OF 1ST CIRCUMNAVIGATION
♣♣♣ FERDINAND MAGELLAN 2021
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Depiction of the first mass in the Philippines happened at Limasawa, Southern Leyte (March 31, 1521). The mass was conducted by the priest Pedro de Valderrama from Magellan`s expedition crew. Important figures who attended the mass that is visible in the medal are Magellan (middle), Rajah Colambu (Left), Rajah Siagu (Right), Antonio Figafetta (back). Magellan`s Cross and his lead ship Trinidad are also visible.
Reverse lettering
♣ INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY ♣
• MARCH 31, 1521 •
500th Anniversary
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