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Medal - Pedro Álvares Cabral
| Location | Portugal |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in high relief, depicted with a beard and period headwear. The circumferential legend along the upper field reads PEDRO ALVARES CABRAL 1468-1519, with a small engraver's mark visible to the lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | PEDRO ÁLVARES CABRAL 1468-1519 |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of a Portuguese carrack (nau) under full sail, surrounded by stylized wave motifs and small sea creatures in the field. The legend BRASIL 1500 arcs along the upper rim and NAU CAPITANEA along the lower rim. |
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