Copper Medal of Columbus, Christopher, United States, 1892–1893. 1933.64.12

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1933.64.12

Obverse: CHRISTOPHER COLVMBUS OCT XII MCCCCXCII - Columbus advancing l. with banner behind

Reverse: WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS MDCCCXCII MDCCCXCIII TO [ ] - legend on plaque with two angles above std. by globe, Santa Maria behind plaque.

Physical Description

Measurements
- Diameter (in mm): 72
Countermark: VINDA DE MORASSO LA GUAIRA.

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1892 - 1893
Date on Object
- Date: 1892-93
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Copper
Authority
- Artist: Saint-Gaudens, Augustus
- Artist: Barber, Charles E.
Geographic
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: United States
Obverse
- Portrait: Columbus, Christopher

References

Reference: Eglit.90

Administrative History

Identifier: 1933.64.12
Lot: 1933.64
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

Copper Medal of Columbus, Christopher, United States, 1892–1893. 1933.64.12

Physical Description

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Typological Description

Date on Object

Authority

Geographic

Obverse

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Administrative History

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