Medal - First naval expedition to the Isthmus of Panama

Location Spain
Year 1886
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 97.60 g
Diameter 62 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) CRUmedal#735
Obverse description Bust of the Marquis de Campo left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering QUIEN BIEN VELA TODO SE LE REVELA * NAVEGACION UNIVERSAL UNION DE LOS MARES *
(Translation: To the good watchman all is revealed. Universal navigation, union of the seas)
Reverse description Starboard broadside view of a steamship barque-rigged; tools, bales, etc. Left, a palm tree with sun rising behind (right) above two flying female figures representing Europe and America.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRIMERA EXPEDICION ESPAÑOLA AL ISTMO DE PANAMA INICIADA Y COSTEADA POR EL MARQUES DE CAMPO 10 MARZO - 16 MAYO 1886
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9265974800
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