| 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 |
| Comments |