Medal - First naval expedition to the Isthmus of Panama

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LocationSpain
Year1886
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight97.60 g
Diameter62 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeBernardo Castells Brunet
Reference(s) CRUmedal#735
Obverse descriptionBust of the Marquis de Campo left.
Obverse letteringQUIEN BIEN VELA TODO SE LE REVELA * NAVEGACION UNIVERSAL UNION DE LOS MARES *
(Translation: To the good watchman all is revealed. Universal navigation, union of the seas)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionStarboard broadside view of a steamship barque-rigged; tools, bales, etc. Left, a palm tree with sun rising behind (right) above two flying female figures representing Europe and America.
Reverse letteringPRIMERA EXPEDICION ESPAÑOLA AL ISTMO DE PANAMA INICIADA Y COSTEADA POR EL MARQUES DE CAMPO 10 MARZO - 16 MAYO 1886
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1886  - -
Catalog ID9265974800
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