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Medal - De Soto Celebration Bradenton, Florida
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Composition | Aluminium |
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| Obverse description | Full-length figure of Hernando de Soto in conquistador armor and plumed helmet stands in high relief at center, holding a lance and a shield bearing a heraldic lion. In the left field, a period sailing ship is depicted near a palm-lined shore, with an inscribed cartouche below reading 'De Soto lands in Florida 1539'. The encircling legend along the rim reads '1975 De Soto CELEBRATION' above and 'Bradenton, Florida' below. |
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| Reverse description | Profile bust of Hernando de Soto facing right, wearing a plumed morion helmet with a decorated shield visible at center, set within a raised inner circle. The surrounding legend reads '1500 CONQUISTADOR 1542' along the upper arc and 'HERNANDO De SOTO' along the lower arc. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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