Artist/Maker
G. Girometti
Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1846
Silver
Overall: 2 1/4 in. (57.1mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.2
DescriptionSilver struck medal with bust of Christopher Columbus facing right with legend: "CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO"; reverse with legend "GENOVA / AGIL SCIENZIATI ITALIANI / 1846"MarkingsBelow bust: "G. Girometti F."
InscribedOn edge, in ink: "896"
ClassificationsMEDALS
