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Medal - Union Géographique Internationale Christophe Colomb débarque à San Salvador, 4/50
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | An inset circular medallion portrait of Christopher Columbus in three-quarter view occupies the upper left field, while the main scene depicts Columbus and members of his expedition landing on the shore of San Salvador, bearing the royal banner of Castile and León and the expedition's personal flag, with indigenous natives observing from the right. A sailing ship is visible in low relief in the left background, and tropical palm fronds frame the upper right and lower fields. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | CHRISTOPHE COLOMB cherchant à atteindre l'Inde par l'Ouest, débarque à San Salvador, aux Bahamas, en 1492 |
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