Medal - Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy
Medal - Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy
€2.00
Location
Portugal
Year
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Bronze
Weight
194.70 g
Diameter
79 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
With serial number. Lettering: 85 Lettering: 85
Period
Notice
CUNHARTE = Adolfo
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Represents the Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse in Peniche. It shows the sturdy square tower, integrated into the complex of support buildings, standing on the limestone cliff that juts out into the sea. On the right-hand side, details of the rock formations typical of the area add realism and identity to the landscape.
Obverse lettering
MARINHA
PORTUGUESA
Mª de Lourdes
FAROL DO CABO CARVOEIRO
DIRECÇÃO DE FARÓIS
Obverse script
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 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
