Medal - Union Géographique Internationale Christophe Colomb débarque à San Salvador, 4/50

Location France
Year 1975
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 20 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth with punches and inscriptions
Lettering: ARGENT 1er TITRE LM 75 P Lettering: ARGENT 1er TITRE LM 75 P
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Inset portrait of Italian navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus and three members of the expedition disembark on the island of San Salvador under the gaze of the natives. The natives display the royal banner of Castile and Leon, as well as the expedition`s own flag. Ship in background.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse lettering CHRISTOPHE COLOMB Cherchant à atteindre l’Inde par l’Ouest, débarque à San Salvador, aux Bahamas, en 1492.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6918140000
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