Medal - Inauguration of the new port of Malamocco Venice

Location Venice, Republic of
Year 1838
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 94.34 g
Diameter 65 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Slg. Wurzbach#9006, Montagu#E5, Slg. Monte#2588, Horsky 2#9006
Obverse description Harbour mole with lighthouse, steam ship at sea to the left and sail ship to the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering NAVTARVM SECVRITATI
Reverse description 7-line inscription with date in roman numerals.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PILAE/ EX PORTV MATHEMAVCI/ IN ADRIATICVM PERDVCTAE/ PRIMVS LAPIS IACTVS/ (date)/ IMP. FERDINANDO I/ P.F.A.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6544754820
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