Medal - Tamblot Tamblot Uprising 400th Anniversary
Medal - Tamblot Tamblot Uprising 400th Anniversary
€2.00
Location
Philippines
Year
2021
Type
Medal
Composition
Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Reeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of the Babaylan, Tamblot. A revolutionary leader during the early pre-colonial era of the Philippines.
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
BABAYLAN COMMANDER OF BOHOL
TAMBLOT 2021
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Depiction of the Tamblot Uprising, showing Tamblot shouting and commanding his men while holding a bow and arrow. Visible on the left side is a native warrior holding an anito statue. The Tamblot Uprising was one of the earliest insurrections in Bohol and was led by the babaylan Tamblot, who rallied his followers to fight the Spaniards and defend their native religion.
