Venetian navigator John Cabot Ship Matthew bronze medal

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Venetian navigator John Cabot Ship Matthew bronze medal Up for auction is this bronze medal signed by "Numidico 75" on the obverse. The obverse features John Cabot in relief. The reverse features John Cabot’s ship Matthew. About John Cabot: John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto; fl. 1450–1498) was a Venetian navigator and explorer commonly credited as one of the first early modern Europeans to land on the North American mainland, aboard the Matthew in 1497 . Caboto's origins are uncertain, and t is no consensus among historians as to his place of birth. Giovanni Caboto left his birthplace for Venice, Italy in 1461, and was naturalised on 28 March 1476 . Although Venice is not his place of birth, for this reason he is known as a Venetian by force of government rights. It is he acquired his experience with navigation on commercial voyages to Arabia, as well as the idea to sail westward to find a different route to the Spice Islands, the Northern Passage, as it was imagined. In 1490, with his 3 sons: Ludovico, Sebastiano, and Sancto, he left for Bristol , England , and would remain t for the remainder of his life. It is unknown whether he had a hand in the failed expedition of 1491, but it is certain that after the success of Columbus the following year, that he decided to offer the same opportunity to Henry VII, and England, rather than to his other adoptive home in Venice, or to any of the Italian city states. Finally, on March 6th 1496, Henry VII issued a letters’ patent awarding Cabot and his three sons the right to seek islands and countries of the heathen towards the west, east, and north, with five ships under the English flag. About the Ship Matthew: The Matthew was a ship sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America , presumably Newfoundland . After a voyage which had got no further than Iceland , Cabot left again with only one vessel, the Matthew , a small ship (50 tons), but fast and able. The crew consisted of only 18 people. The Matthew departed either 2 May or 20 May 1497 . She sailed to Dursey Head , Ireland , from w she sailed due west, expecting to reach Asia . However, landfall was reached in North America on 24 June 1497 . His precise landing-place is a matter of much controversy, with Cape Bonavista or St. John's in Newfoundland the most likely sites. Cabot went ashore to take possession of the land, and explored the coast for some time, probably departing on 20 July . On the homeward voyage his sailors thought they were going too far north, so Cabot sailed a more southerly course, reaching Brittany instead of England . On 6 August he arrived back in Bristol . Obverse: John Cabot in relief Reverse: John Cabot’s ship Matthew Weight and diameter: 158gr 2.3/4 inches | 70mm diameter :) Payment by paypal is prefered. If it isn't possible to pay with paypal, I also accept money transfer through Iban number or cash in a registered envelope. 6 dollars shipping to worldwide! Buy up to 4 medals and pay shipping costs only once! (please ask me for the invoice when you are done buying so I can adjust the discount in your order). Please, consider insurance as I cannot be held responsible for loss or damage in shipping. I try hard to be very complete in both my descriptions and photos of items to ensure your satisfaction in what you are bidding on. If you are not satisfied (which, to this moment, it hasn't happened), i believe that problems should be discussed, as i will give my best in order to solve the problems that might appear. Please, contact me through Ebay so I can give a quicker answer. read more

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