Portuguese Discoveries and Europe of the Enlightenment
Portuguese Discoveries and Europe of the Enlightenment
€322,994.00
Location
Portugal
Year
1983
Type
Souvenir medals/Event souvenir
Composition
Silver (.999) (minimum)
Weight
30 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth Lettering: serial number of medal and total number of medals minted
Period
Third Republic
(1974-date)
Notice
Manuel Moreira dos Santos
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Allegory of the armillary sphere with 4 points symbolizing the four corners of Earth, supported by a stylized hand with a symbology of land and sea, as a background. Below, an astrolabe and the designer`s signature.
Obverse lettering
Charters Almeida
Obverse script
Latin (cursive)
Reverse description
Mythical figure that has elements representing the continuity of life and the symbol of Agarta which means wisdom, absolute knowledge and art. Below, the twelve stars of the European Community. 2 silver hallmarks, one official and another of the mint.
