Medal - Cabo Mondego Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy
Medal - Cabo Mondego Lighthouse - Directorate of Lighthouses Portuguese Navy
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Location
Portugal
Year
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Bronze
Weight
200 g
Diameter
79 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
With serial number. Lettering: 191 Lettering: 191
Period
Notice
CUNHARTE = Adolfo
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Shows the Cabo Mondego lighthouse, built in 1858, located near Figueira da Foz. The central tower rises above a symmetrical building, flanked by two side wings. Around it, a representation of the rugged terrain and low vegetation of the cliff.
Obverse lettering
MARINHA
PORTUGUESA
CUNHARTE = Adolfo
Mª de Lourdes
FAROL DO CABO MONDEGO
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
