Medal - 100 years of Independence of the state of Pará

Location Brazil
Year 1924
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 63.5 g
Diameter 61 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic of the United States of Brazil (1889-1967)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Ship with 5 sailors. Around legend between mithical sea creatures, commemorating 100 years of Independence. Below the date in a stylized frame.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RAID BELEM / RIO DE JANEIRO 6 METROS 5 TONELADAS 2250 MILHAS 39 DIAS 22 HORAS I-CENTENARIO DA INDEPENDENCIA DO PARÁ 15 DE AGOSTO 1823-1923
Reverse description Arms of the state of Pará, to the left an anchor, below square framed inscription showing 5 names and to the sides oak, laurel and wheat branches.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering A COLONIA PARAENSE NO RIO DE JANEIRO ESTADO DO PARA FLAVIO MOREIRA // JOAO NUNES // MELCHIADES STA-ROSA // FRANCISCO SANTOS // RIO DE JANEIRO 1924 AOS VALOROSOS NAUTAS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6461125880
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