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Medal - Discovery of Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral 1500 - 1993
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Edge | Plain with writing. Lettering: - GRAVARTE.LISBOA.PORTUGAL - A |
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| Obverse description | An allegorical high-relief scene depicting the discovery of Brazil in 1500, with a group of indigenous figures on the shore gesturing toward Portuguese caravels visible in the background. At the upper centre, a medallion portrait bust of Pedro Álvares Cabral is displayed in relief, inscribed with his name and the date 1500. Two decorative ribbon scrolls frame the composition at top and bottom, bearing the legends of the issuing institution and the event. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large wreath of oak branches with acorns and leaves encircling the central field. Within the field, an inscription in Portuguese references the allegorical depiction of Brazil's discovery by Pedro Álvares Cabral. A decorative ribbon scroll in the lower portion of the field bears the meeting number and date of the event. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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