Medal - Dias 88 Festival Sao Gregoria

Location South Africa
Year 1988
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Nickel plated steel
Weight 12.2 g
Diameter 28.50 mm
Thickness 3.00 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A representation of the stone cross of Saint Gregory erected by Bartolomeu Dias at the Bushman`s River mouth in March 1488. Dias`s ship, the São Cristóvão, shown on the ocean.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Sao Gregoria Margo 1488
(Translation: Saint Gregory March 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 2004326950
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