Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1900
Gold
Overall (diameter): 9/16 in. (13.9mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.149
DescriptionGold struck medalet with obverse showing shield; legend: "REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA/ 1900." Reverse shows right-facing bare headed bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "America Central/ LOS COLONES."ClassificationsMEDALS