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Medal - International Geographical Union Marco Polo, 2/50
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Marco Polo in left profile set within a circular frame in the lower left field, facing right. To the right, a detailed relief depicting a large sailing vessel in a harbor, with a fortified medieval cityscape featuring domed towers and arched buildings in the background. Small figures are shown on the dockside and aboard the ship, animating the scene. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MARCO POLO Er hat mehr als jeder andere Entdecker des Mittelalters, dazu beigetragen die chinesische Kultur im Westen bekanntzumachen |
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