Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892
Silver
Overall (diameter): 1 1/16 in. (27.3mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.147
DescriptionSilver struck medal with obverse showing left-facing hatted bust-length profile of Columbus; legend: "CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO/ IV CENTENARIO" Reverse legend in center: "IQUIQUE/ 12 OTTOBRE/ 1892"; around edge: "INAUGURAZIONE EDIFICIO ITALIANO." Hole punched at top.ClassificationsMEDALS
