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Medal - Roman Bireme
| Location | Portugal |
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| Type | Collection medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features two dolphins in high relief flanking a central cartouche inscribed HISTÓRIA DO BARCO, surrounded by floral and marine vegetation. Below, a rectangular panel bears the legend BIRREME ROMANA with descriptive text, and a starfish in relief at the bottom. The engraver's signature J. ALVES appears on the left, and the series number 4 is struck at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HISTÓRIA DO BARCO / BIRREME ROMANA / Barco de guerra do ultimo século a.C. / Casco de madeira medindo cerca de 30m de comprimento e 3 de boca / 4 |
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