Medal - Centennial of the Modernization of the Port of Veracruz

Medal - Centennial of the Modernization of the Port of Veracruz - obverseMedal - Centennial of the Modernization of the Port of Veracruz - reverse

© Tenoch Yanes

Features

Location Mexico
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Year 2002
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 63 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
277716

Commemorative issue

Centennial of the Port of Veracruz

Obverse

In the center behind the facade of the Veracruz City Hall, and in the foreground the port of Veracruz with a ship.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE LA MODERNIZACIÓN DEL PUERTO DE VERACRUZ
1902 - 2002

Translation:
CENTENARY OF THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PORT OF VERACRUZ
1902 - 2002

Reverse

In the center the coat of arms of Mexico depicts a Mexican eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VERACRUZ: CENTINELA SIN RELEVO DE LA PATRIA
1902-2002

Translation:
VERACRUZ: SENTINEL WITHOUT RELIEF FROM THE COUNTRY
1902-2002

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint (Mº) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002 Mo

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