Medal - Guatemala bicentennial city

Lieu Guatemala
Année 1976
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.720)
Poids 16 g
Diamètre 31 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Smooth
Période
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers Coat of arms of Guatemala City. The shield is divided into two parts: The upper part has a representation of the Apostle Santiago, under whose invocation the capital city of Guatemala was founded. At the bottom there are 3 volcanoes, which represent Agua, Fuego and Acatenango, the one in the center in eruption. Instead, the volcanoes on the corners have crosses and trees symbolizing the evangelization that took place in the country, as well as the goodwill of the people, who sow peace and joy. Finally, the shield is surrounded by a border with eight insignia of the knights of the military orders
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers GUATEMALA CIUDAD BICENTENARIA 1776-1976
(Translation: GUATEMALA BICENTENARY CITY 1776-1976)
Description du revers General image of Cerro del Carmen. El Cerrito del Carmen is a Catholic hermitage and a cultural site located on top of Cerro del Carmen, in the Historic Center of Guatemala City, whose construction dates back to the seventeenth century, at least one hundred years before the foundation of said city. It is consecrated to the Virgen del Carmen and has been declared a national cultural heritage and a Marian sanctuary. The history of Cerrito del Carmen is intimately linked to that of the founding of the Guatemalan capital and has been rebuilt after the 1917 and 1976 earthquakes.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers CERRO DEL CARMEN 2 ENERO 1776
(Translation: CERRO DEL CARMEN JANUARY 2, 1776)
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ID Numisquare 8808756240
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