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| Location | South Africa |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts two figures in high relief, representing King John II of Portugal and Bartolomeu Dias, shown in a farewell scene with a caravel's sails visible in the background field. The circular legend around the rim reads the dates of Dias's voyage, with LISBOA appearing in the lower exergue area. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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