Medal - Sesquicentenary of the Independence of Brazil
Medal - Sesquicentenary of the Independence of Brazil
€2.00
Location
Brazil
Year
1972
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Smooth
Period
Federative Republic of
Brazil (1967-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Circle surrounded by the legend SESQUICENTENÁRIO DE INDEPENDÊNCIA DO BRASIL *. Center the contours of the map of Brazil, superimposed by the bust of Dom Pedro I. The left of the map the dates read from the low to the top 1822 1972. To the right of the map the word OLIMPICA.
Obverse lettering
SESQUICENTENÁRIO DE INDEPENDÊNCIA DO
BRASIL *
1972
1822
OLIMPICA (Translation: SESQUICENTENARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF BRAZIL * 1972 1822 OLIMPICA)
