Portuguese Discoveries and Europe of the Enlightenment

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LocationPortugal
Year1983
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.999) (minimum)
Weight30 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Lettering: serial number of medal and total number of medals minted
PeriodThird Republic (1974-date)
NoticeManuel Moreira dos Santos
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionNavigator observing the outer space populated by stars, pointing the crossbow to the trinomial Sun, Earth, Moon.
Obverse letteringJosé Rodrigues
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionTerrestrial globe surrounded by the sea with symbols in the lower left and upper right corners.
Reverse lettering2 silver hallmarks, one official and another of the mint.
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1983  - proof - 4 000
Catalog ID7548557200
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