Medal - Del Tupungato al Chimborazo
Features
| Location |
Argentina
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Federal Republic (1861-date)
|
| Type | Medals |
| Weight | 13.64 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole |
| Technique | Engraved |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | Never issued |
| Number | N# 581811 |
| References | MoViArg# EJMN Monetario Virtual Argentino (http://www.moviarg.com/) |
Obverse
Mendoza, Andes mountains, sun rays, Centenary 1810-1910, May Revolution, patriotic medal
Script: Latin
Lettering: MENDOZA / 1810 MAYO 1910
Unabridged legend: MENDOZA 1810 MAYO 1910
Translation: Mendoza - May Revolution Centenary (1810-1910)
Reverse
Argentine National Coat of Arms, laurel branches, patriotic symbol, inscription: "DEL TUPUNGATO AL CHIMBORAZO", National Anthem theme
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEL TUPUNGATO AL CHIMBORAZO
Translation: From Tupungato to Chimborazo
Edge
Irregular polygonal shape, smooth edge, metal rim
© Romina Martinez (CC BY-SA)
Comments
Commemorative medal of the May Revolution Centenary, Argentina, 1910.
This piece celebrates the 100th anniversary of the May Revolution of 1810, with a special reference to the province of Mendoza. One side features the national coat of arms with the famous phrase "Del Tupungato al Chimborazo" from the National Anthem, symbolizing the extension of Argentina across the Andes mountains. The other side depicts a mountain landscape and the inscriptions "Mendoza 1810 - 1910".
Condition: Used, with natural wear and patina consistent with its age, but complete and intact.
Material: Metal plated / Alloy (likely silver-plated or copper alloy).
Shape: Octagonal / Polygona
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