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Medal - 5th century of discovery of Guinea
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | 1946 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1446 / NVNO.TRISTAO / DESCOBRIDOR.DA.GVINÉ |
| Reverse description | A Portuguese caravel under full sail navigating to the left, set against a stylized sea with billowing waves and swirling clouds in high relief. A ribbon banner across the hull bears the motto POR MARES NVNCA DANTES NAVEGADOS. The surrounding legend along the rim reads V CENTENARIO DA DESCOBERTA DA GVINE, with the date 1946 in the lower field. |
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