Judaica / Zionism - Spain, 500th Anniversary of the Expulsion from Spain Medal - Christopher Columbus - Bronze ...

Judaica / Zionism - Spain, 500th Anniversary of the Expulsion from Spain Medal - Christopher Columbus - Bronze, 1992, Designed by P. Vincze Bronze medal commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain and the voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492. The medal was designed by artist P. Vincze and connects the story of the expulsion with Columbus’s departure for the Americas during the same historic year. Obverse: Portrait of Christopher Columbus with the inscription: “Christopher Columbus Quincentennial 1992” Below appears the quotation: “After you expelled the Jews your majesties sent me with a fleet” together with the signature of the designer P. Vincze. Reverse: Historical-style figures holding weapons and a Spanish banner, together with the dates 1492-1992 and a decorative emblem below.