Bronze Medal of Columbus, Christopher, United States, 1892–1893. 1982.146.32

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1982.146.32

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1892 - 1893

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1892-93
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BORN 1456 DIES 1506
    • Type: bust 3/4 facing l. holding chart; within laurel wreath border
    • Portrait: Columbus, Christopher

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SOUVENIR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO, U.S.A. 1892-1893 1492-1892 IV CENTENNIAL
    • Type: female Indian stg. pointing towards fairgrounds for std. liberty with shield

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1982.146.32
  • Lot: 1982.146
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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