Medal - Ferdinand Magellan Introduction of Christianity 500th Anniversary

Ubicación Philippines
Año 2021
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composición Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn)
Peso 17 g
Diámetro 33 mm
Grosor 2.5 mm
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Canto Reeded
Período Republic (1946-date)
Observación
Referencia(s)
Descripción del anverso Portrait of Magellan wearing conquistador armor. The armor he wore during the Battle of Mactan.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS CAPTAIN OF 1ST CIRCUMNAVIGATION ♣♣♣ FERDINAND MAGELLAN 2021
Descripción del reverso Depiction of the first mass in the Philippines happened at Limasawa, Southern Leyte (March 31, 1521). The mass was conducted by the priest Pedro de Valderrama from Magellan`s expedition crew. Important figures who attended the mass that is visible in the medal are Magellan (middle), Rajah Colambu (Left), Rajah Siagu (Right), Antonio Figafetta (back). Magellan`s Cross and his lead ship Trinidad are also visible.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso ♣ INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY ♣ • MARCH 31, 1521 • 500th Anniversary ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS
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ID de Numisquare 2008178790
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