South Africa Dias 88 Lisboa Commemorative 1988 Medal Circulated

Title:  South Africa Dias 88 Lisboa Commemorative 1988 Medal Circulated.
Country: South Afica.
Year: 1988.
Circulated.
Metal: Brass.
Coin Denomination: Commemorative Medal.
Diameter: 28.5mm.
Thickness: 2.75mm, .
500th Anniversary of Dias rounding the Southern tip of Africa.
This medal is part of a set of four, commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias rounding the cape in 1488. They were issued as part of the Dias 88 festival in 1988, which also included the building of commemorative monuments in areas significant to Dias's voyage.
Each of the four medals commemorates a different landmark on Dias's voyage. This one references his departure from Lisbon, Portugal, in August 1487 and his return in December 1488.
Dias was the first known European explorer to reach the coast of South Africa.
Obverse: A representation of King John II of Portugal wishing Bartolomeu Dias well on his voyage, with Dias's ship the São Cristóvão in the background.
Agosto 1487 - Dezembro 1488 * Lisboa *
Reverse:  A Portuguese Caravel sailing ship representing Dias's ship, the São Cristóvão. Dias 88
Condition: (VF-20) Very Fine - Moderately worn, with some finer details remaining. All letters of LIBERTY, (if present,) should be readable. Full, clean rims.
Price: R 65.00 Inc Vat.

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