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Medal - European Currencies Portugal
| Location | Portugal |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in high relief the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) in Lisbon, showing Henry the Navigator and attendant figures in the field. At center, an applied gilt inset reproduces a Portuguese 1 Escudo coin bearing an armillary sphere design. The legend 'PORTUGAL' arcs across the top and 'LISBOA: MONUMENTO D. HENRIQUE' curves along the lower border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief depiction of the Abduction of Europa, with a female figure astride a bull, superimposed over a map of Europe in the field. The legend 'EUROPEAN CURRENCIES' arcs along the upper left border, and a beaded inner border frames the entire design. A small mint mark initial 'D' appears in the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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