Depicted/Commemorated
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
1892 Italian-American Exposition Medal
1892
Place madeGenoa, Italy, North America
Gilt tin; paper
Overall (Medal): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Gift of Miss Elizabeth D. Embler
1940.237
DescriptionGilt tin molded medal-shaped container with miniature photographs of Genovese architectural landmarks inside; obverse depicts shoulder-length portrait of Christopher Columbus with laurel branch beneath; legend above: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO"; all within beaded border. Reverse contains seal of Genoa at center, with surrounding legend: "ESPOSIZIONE ITALO AMERICANA/GENOVA 1892/IV. CENTENARIO COLOMBIANO."ClassificationsMEDALS
