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Medal - Three caravels
| Location | Spain |
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| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts three caravels sailing at sea in high relief, representing the ships of Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage. The circumferential legend reads · ENCUENTRO · DE · DOS · MUNDOS · at the top and · LAS TRES CARABELAS · at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the official logo of the Quinto Centenario commemoration: the numeral '500' overlaid with two globes bearing meridian and parallel lines, surmounted by a royal crown. The legend QUINTO CENTENARIO arcs along the upper field, with the dates 1492 - 1992 in the lower exergue. |
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