Medal - Inauguration of the Christopher Columbus monument

€146,956.00
LocationSpain
Year1888
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionCopper
Weight195.43 g
Diameter80 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeObverse: Bernardo Castells Brunet
Reverse: Castells, Solá, Camats
Reference(s) CRUmedal#779b
Obverse descriptionCoastal scene with the new column and ships at sea, below crowned catalan arms with laurel branches.
Obverse lettering:AYUDAMIENTO:CONSTITUTIONAL:DE:BARCELONA
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description5-linje inscription within laurel branches, legend surrounding.
Reverse lettering:COMISION CENTRAL EJECUTIVA DEL MONUMENTO A COLON:1888 INAUGURADO POR // SM LA REINA REGENTE // D MARIA CRISTINA EL // DIA I DE JUNIO DE MDCCCLXXXVIII
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1888  - -
Catalog ID8363573030
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