Medal - Dias 88 Festival Rio Dos Vaqueiros

Location South Africa
Year 1988
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 28.50 mm
Thickness 3.00 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A representation of the cow hears, or local stock farmers, encountered by Bartolomeu Dias on his visit to the Gouritz River in January 1488. Dias`s ship, the São Cristóvão, shown on the ocean.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Rio Dos Vaqueiros * Janeiro 1488 *
(Translation: River of the Cow Heards * January 1488 *)
Reverse description A Portuguese Caravel sailing ship representing Dias`s ship, the São Cristóvão.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Dias 88
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1767041840
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