| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | A representation of King John II of Portugal wishing Bartolomeu Dias well on his voyage, with Dias`s ship the São Cristóvão in the background. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Agosto 1487 - Dezembro 1488 * Lisboa * (Translation: August 1487 - December 1488 * Lisbon *) |
| Reverse description | A Portuguese Caravel sailing ship representing Dias`s ship, the São Cristóvão. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Dias 88 |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 2196022830 |
| Comments |