Lot 159 - Egypt. Ismael Pascha WM Medallion, "Souvenir of the first ships on the Suez Canal". 1869.
Lot 159 - Egypt. Ismael Pascha WM Medallion, "Souvenir of the first ships on the Suez Canal". 1869.
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Estimate
90 - 140 GBP
Auction date
Thu 25 Sep 2025 at 12:00 (Europe/London)
26d 3h 4m 25s before pre-bidding ends
Description
Egypt. Ismael Pascha WM Medallion, "Souvenir of the first ships on the Suez Canal". 1869. Arabic script around, VIVE ISMAEL PACHA LE VICE-ROI D'ÉGYPTE date, bust of Ismael Pacha 3/4 left / arabic script around, SOUVENIR DE L'INAUGURATION DU CANAL DE SUEZ EN L'AN date, scene of boats on the canal. Loop top as issued for suspension.Fonrobert: 5258. 12.00g, 37.40mm, 12h. About Uncirculated. Very light stain. Rare. Year: 1869
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