Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.146
Date:
1892
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 27.3mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bare headed bust-length portrait of Columbus seen from back; legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Reverse shows female figure seated on globe with ship at sea in background; legend: "RECUERDO DEL 4o CENTENARIO 1892."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.