E-112 variety, Landing of Columbus. Designed by Lea Ahlborn of the Royal Mint, Stockholm, Sweden, and issued by Scott Stamp & Coin, Co. Struck in Silver, 51mm.
With a classic obverse portrait facing left, and the reverse with a scene of Columbus landing with CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS LANDING AND TAKING POSSESSION OF THE ISLAND WHICH HE NAMED SAN SALVADOR OCT. 18TH 1492 below.
And while this piece is frequently seen in copper and white metal, this silver example is genuinely rare. Spectacular too, with fresh, original surfaces and dramatic cobalt, sea green, rose and golden orange toning.
$1,975
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