| Location | Mexico |
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| Year | 1939 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 44.12 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | |
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Ship under sail right, bearing open book with inscription; rising sun in distance; below banner with inscription. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MDXXIX 1939 IV CENTENARIO DE LA IMPRENTA // EN MEXICO, 1A DE AMERICA |
| Reverse description | Early print shop with two workers at printing press, one behind at letter tray. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1539-1939 |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8910231940 |
| Comments |
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