Medal - Aveiro Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy

Ubicación Portugal
Año
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composición Bronze
Peso 197.82 g
Diámetro 79 mm
Grosor 4 mm
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Canto With serial number.
Lettering: 125 Lettering: 125
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Descripción del anverso 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.
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso MARINHA PORTUGUESA CUNHARTE = Adolfo Mª de Lourdes FAROL DE AVEIRO DIRECÇÃO DE FARÓIS
Descripción del reverso 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.
Escritura del reverso
Leyenda del reverso 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
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ID de Numisquare 6167057640
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