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Medal - Gerard Kremer
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Composition | Silver plated copper |
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| Obverse lettering | GERARD KREMER dit MERCATOR , MATHEMATICIEN ET GEOGRAPHE . RUPELMONDE 1512-DUISBOURG 1594 . |
| Reverse description | The field depicts a detailed world map overlaid with a grid of meridians and parallels, showing the outlines of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. In the lower portion, three large Renaissance-era sailing ships are depicted in high relief on stylized waves. The circular legend runs along the upper rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | PREMIERE CARTE DRESSEE SCIENTIFIQUEMENT PAR TRIANGULATION |
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