Medal - Cabo da Roca Sintra, Portugal

Lieu Municipality of Sintra (District of Lisboa)
Année
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Poids
Diamètre 77 mm
Épaisseur 5 mm
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Smooth with lettering
Période
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers Above, the coat of arms of the town of Sintra. In the centre we see Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. We can also see the Cabo da Roca lighthouse, built in 1772 and currently the 2nd oldest on the Portuguese coast.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers CABO DA ROCA SINTRA O PONTO MAIS OCIDENTAL DO CONTINENTE EUROPEU
(Translation: CABO DA ROCA SINTRA THE WESTERNMOST POINT OF THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT)
Description du revers Stylised map of the west coast of Portugal, centred on the Lisbon region and its surroundings, highlighting: Sintra, Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, Mafra and Setúbal. It also includes a wind rose on the left, with the inscription ‘CABO DA ROCA’, and a caravel in the style of the Discoveries. The design harks back to the navigation and geographical importance of the site.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers PORTUGAL CABO DA ROCA MAFRA SINTRA CASCAIS ESTORIL LISBOA SETÚBAL
Tirage
ID Numisquare 2153124220
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