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Medal - Inauguration of the Christopher Columbus monument
| Location | Spain |
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| Year | 1888 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a detailed coastal scene featuring the Columbus monument column surmounted by a figure, with sailing ships at anchor to the left and buildings in the background. Below the scene, the crowned arms of Barcelona flanked by laurel branches are rendered in relief. The circumferential legend reads in Gothic-style lettering around the border. |
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| Obverse lettering | :AYUNTAMIENTO:CONSTITUTIONAL:DE:BARCELONA |
| Reverse description | Central field contains a five-line inscription within an open laurel wreath tied at the base with a ribbon, commemorating the inauguration by the Queen Regent. The surrounding legend encircles the field, with the date 1888 appearing at the bottom. |
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