Medal - Battle of Maracaibo

Location Venezuela
Year 1973
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Copper
Weight 126 g
Diameter 70 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period Fourth Republic (1953-1999)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description 2 lines of ships facing each other. Dates below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SESQUICENTENARIO DE LA BATALLA DE MARACAIBO 1823-1973
(Translation: Sesquicentenary of the Battle of Maracaibo)
Reverse description Battle, the spanish fleet (first row) is defeated by the independence forces. Names around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ANO REAFIRMACION MARITIMA VENEZOLANA BOLIVA MONTILLA MANRIQUE PADILLA BELUCHE JOLY
(Translation: Venezuelan Year of Maritime Reaffirmation)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7103428700
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