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You are offerding on a rare, limited edition numbered bronze medallion from the 5th Agricultural Congress of the Azores (5º Congresso da Agricultura dos Açores), held July 17–21, 1991. This specific medallion represents the island of Santa Maria and is part of a numbered series, making it a highly collectible piece of Portuguese agricultural history and exonumia.
Key Features
Numbered Edition: Stamped "245" on the edge, indicating its place in a limited production run.
Obverse: Depicts a dairy cow over the silhouette of Santa Maria Island, titled "Associação Agrícola de Santa Maria."
Reverse: High-relief iconography including a traditional Azorean windmill, corn, grapes (viticulture), and a wedge of local cheese (Queijo da Ilha), dated 1991.
Material: Heavy cast bronze with an excellent antiqued patina.
Size: Approximately 3.25 inches (8.2 cm) in diameter.
Condition
Status: Deadstock / Estate Find.
Details: Exceptionally well-preserved with sharp, crisp lettering and no significant wear. The edge stamping is clear and legible.
