Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.6
Medium:
Gold metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 30.9mm (1 3/16 in.)
Description:
Gold metal struck medal with obverse showing front facing bust portrait of Christopher Columbus bareheaded with ruff with legend "CHRISTOP. COLUMBUS"; reverse has beaded edging with oak branches wrapping to left and laurel branches wrapping to right.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




