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LicenseAquario Vasco da Gama
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Aquario Vasco da Gama
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Medal, commemorating the opening of the Aquario Vasco da Gama, Lisbon, Portugal, founded by oceanographer and naturalist King D Carlos I, during the 400th anniversary celebrations held in 1898 of the discovery [1498] of the sea route to India by navigator Vasco da Gama. 'Entregue a Marinha de Guerra Portuguesa em 1901'. Brass alloy, 80mm diameter, ht 5mm, in green square cloth box 85x85x10mm. The Aquarium includes D Carlos I's collection
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 2001-772
- Materials:
- brass alloy
- Measurements:
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diameter: 5 x 80 mm
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Insley, Jane
