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Christopher Columbus

(Italian (Roman), 1796–1869)
19th century
MintRome, Italy
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 42 mm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession number17.257
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "CHRISTOPHORVS COLOMBO" and under bust "NIC.CERBARA F.". 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)
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