500th Anniversary of the Discovery of the New World

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1992
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight40 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionEagle with spread wings
Obverse lettering500 th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSailing ship, representing the Santa Maria, used by the explorer Christopher Columbus.
Reverse letteringAMERICA 1492 1992
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1992  - Monnaie de Paris - 20 000
Catalog ID3221428960
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