Portugal Tourism

€1.00
LocationPortugal
Year1956
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight119.50 g
Diameter60.0 mm
Thickness7.50 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodSecond Republic (1926-1974)
NoticeÁlvaro de Brée
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionOn the edge, which is in frieze, the legend. In the center, on the map of Portugal, a female figure facing the front, with her face slightly turned to the left. On the left a sun, a fish, a mermaid and another male being, a small boat and some waves. On the right, the portuguese coat of arms and a bird with open wings, arranged vertically, which mark the cardinal points, North and South. Below is the author`s signature.
Obverse lettering• PORTUGAL • TURISMO A d B
(Translation: Portugal Tourism)
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse descriptionLettering around the edge. In the center, a bird flying to the right, carries in its beak a ribbon that extends in a zigzag pattern to the exergue, where the author`s signature and the year of recording “1956” are inscribed, in small, unmarked letters.
Reverse letteringARTE • CULTURA • DESPORTO • 1956 Álvaro de Brée
(Translation: Art Culture Sport)
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Engraver
Mintage1956  - -
Catalog ID7210860050
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