Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 30 Mar-1 Apr 2015
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THAILAND. King Rama V First Tour of Europe Medal, ND (1897).
32.5 mm. cf.TTC-pg. 88-90. Bronzed silver. Struck at the Paris mint and engraved by Auguste Patey, whose name is very prominently displayed on the obverse. Bust of Rama V right wearing medalled uniform; Reverse: Thai legend in seven lines. Edge lettered "MONNAIE DE PARIS (torch) ARGENT". Mounted on a deep mustard and black ribbon, with three silver clasps and a fleur de lis hanger. Cleaned long ago, now with deep earthy toning. EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00
32.5 mm. cf.TTC-pg. 88-90. Bronzed silver. Struck at the Paris mint and engraved by Auguste Patey, whose name is very prominently displayed on the obverse. Bust of Rama V right wearing medalled uniform; Reverse: Thai legend in seven lines. Edge lettered "MONNAIE DE PARIS (torch) ARGENT". Mounted on a deep mustard and black ribbon, with three silver clasps and a fleur de lis hanger. Cleaned long ago, now with deep earthy toning. EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00