Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Inauguration of Puerto de la Plata, Argentina

Engraver:
Podesta y Hno
Year:
1890
Country:
Argentina
Diameter:
56.5 mm
Obverse:
A view of river with ships at the site of the port city. The sun is rising on the horizon. Cows and an anchor are in the foreground.
INAUGURACION DEL PUERTO LA PLATA
PODESTA Y H
Reverse:
Inscription in 10 lines surrounded by a wreath.
LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES LO INICIA EL 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1883 Y LO LIBRA AL COMERCIO DEL MUNDO EL 30 DE MARZO DE 1890
References:
Rosa #124

Puerto de la Plata is a port city in Argentina. Construction of the city commenced in 1883 and finished in 1890.