Obverse
The obverse of the medal shows bust shot portrait of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi wearing his iconic cavalier hat. 3 Stars "Republika ng Pilipinas" "" "Miguel Lopez de Legazpi" "Philippines' 1st Governor-General"
Reverse
The reverse depicts Legazpi looking at the layout plan of Intramuros' Fort Santiago walls. The left side showing the original walls of Intramuros, building it from woods and dirts. The right side shows the famous stone version of the walls. This was constructed after the death of Legazpi. Limahong's invasion destroyed the original palisaded fort. Logo of Alamat Commemorative Coins. 2 Stars "Foundation of Manila" "" "450th Anniversary" "Alamat Commemorative Coins"
Certificate of Authenticity
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi Foundation of Manila 450th Anniversary Medal
Philippine Historical Figures Series
Issue No.5
Limited Edition: One of 500
Serial Number
*MLL100*
Alamat Commemorative Coins
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This Certificate of Authenticity attests to the fact that this limited edition Miguel Lopez de Legazpi Foundation of Manila medal is authentic and issued by Alamat Commemorative Coins. This is to commemorate the 450th years of Legazpi's foundation of Manila.
Remarks
The COA states that the quality is Proof, it is noted by our in-house cataloger that it is actually Proof-like quality with Frosted Design finish in a Mirror-Finished Brilliant Uncirculated background.