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Medal - Venetian Galley
| Location | Portugal |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central cartouche framed by two dolphins and flanked by seaweed sprigs in high relief, bearing a multi-line inscription describing the Venetian galley. A decorative scallop shell appears at the top within the cartouche header inscribed HISTÓRIA DO BARCO, and a starfish is depicted at the base. The number 19 appears at the very bottom of the field, indicating the series number. The engraver's signature J. ALVES is inscribed to the left. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of a Venetian galley under full sail set within a raised rectangular frame in the center of the medal. The vessel is shown in profile with multiple lateen-rigged sails, oar ports along the hull, and small flags at the mastheads. The upper and lower borders of the field feature ornate decorative friezes with scrollwork, dolphins, and a central shell motif. |
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| Reverse lettering | IMMORTEL AUTEUR DE CONTES ET DE ROMANS, VOLTAIRE LUTTE HARDIMENT POUR LA JUSTICE ET LA LIBERTE LM L?HISTOIRE de FRANCE |
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