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Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the 5th centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator, 1960. Obverse: Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), with dividers in right hand, seated at a table spread with charts. Legend: 'PORTUGAL.' Inscription: 'D. Henrique o Navegador 1394 1460.' Reverse: Chart of area of the Prince's discoveries, his arms on Africa and three caravels and a dolphin on the sea. Inscription: 'Centenario da Morte do Infante D . Henriques 1960.' (Fifth centenary of the death of Henry the Navigator.) Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2235 Artist: J. da Silva Date: 1960 Medium: bronze Size: 100 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.