Catalog
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 197.82 g |
| Diameter | 79 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | With serial number. Lettering: 125 Lettering: 125 |
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| Notice | |
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| Obverse description | It depicts the Barra de Aveiro Lighthouse, the tallest in Portugal (62 metres) and one of the tallest in Europe. The cylindrical tower stands out with its characteristic helical band and is flanked by the support building. In the background, details of the sea and coastal vegetation can be seen. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | MARINHA PORTUGUESA CUNHARTE = Adolfo Mª de Lourdes FAROL DE AVEIRO DIRECÇÃO DE FARÓIS |
| Reverse description | On the right, we see a map of the Portuguese mainland coastline, highlighting the main national lighthouses, labelled directly on the coastline. In the upper left corner is the coat of arms of the Directorate of Lighthouses. In the lower left corner is a stylised compass rose, symbolising maritime orientation and the guiding role of lighthouses. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | DIRECÇÃO DE FARÓIS FARÓIS DA COSTA DE PORTUGAL CONTINENTAL PORTUGAL Montedor Esposende LEÇA Aveiro Cabo Mondego Penedo da Saudade Nazaré Berlenga Cabo Carvoeiro Cabo da Roca Cabo Raso Guia Sta. Maria Bugio Cabo Espichel Cabo de Sines Cabo Sardão Cabo S. Vicente Sagres Ponta da Piedade Ponta do Altar Alfanzina Cabo de S. Maria V. R. Santo António |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 6167057640 |
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