Medal - Lapulapu Battle of Mactan 500th Anniversary

Location Philippines
Year 2021
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.999) plated brass (66% Cu, 34% Zn)
Weight 17 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period Republic (1946-date)
Notice
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Obverse description Portrait of Lapulapu, the first Philippine hero who fought against Spanish colonization.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS FIRST FILIPINO HERO ♣♣♣ LAPULAPU 2021
Reverse description Depicts the Battle of Mactan that happened on April 27, 1521. The Battle between Datu Lapulapu and Ferdinand Magellan.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ♣ BATTLE OF MACTAN ♣ • APRIL 27, 1521 • 500th Anniversary ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9508013930
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