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Christopher Columbus
Nicola Cerbara (Italian (Roman), 1796–1869)
Italian
19th century
Mint: Rome, Italy
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 42 mm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession Number17.257
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of Christopher Columbus (about 1451-1506). There is a patch on top edge.
Obvere: Profile bust of Christopher Columbus looking to proper left, wearing a cap; inscribed at edge "CHRISTOPHORVS COLOMBO" and under bust "NIC.CERBARA F.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "NOVA/ORBIS PARTE/VETERI ADIECTA/VTRIVSQVE COMMODIS/CONIVNCTIS" over a single-masted ship at center within two branches tied together below.
Obvere: Profile bust of Christopher Columbus looking to proper left, wearing a cap; inscribed at edge "CHRISTOPHORVS COLOMBO" and under bust "NIC.CERBARA F.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "NOVA/ORBIS PARTE/VETERI ADIECTA/VTRIVSQVE COMMODIS/CONIVNCTIS" over a single-masted ship at center within two branches tied together below.
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "CHRISTOPHORVS COLOMBO" and under bust "NIC.CERBARA F.".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "NOVA/ORBIS PARTE/VETERI ADIECTA/VTRIVSQVE COMMODIS/CONIVNCTIS".
Reverse: Inscribed at center "NOVA/ORBIS PARTE/VETERI ADIECTA/VTRIVSQVE COMMODIS/CONIVNCTIS".
ProvenanceBy 1917, Dr. Samuel Abbott Green; 1917, gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 15, 1917)