EGYPT: AR medal (47.93g), 1869, Lecompte-2 (Suez), 42mm, Art-Nouveau style silver medal commemorating the opening of the Suez Canal by Roty, Liberty seated right with torch in left hand with standing attendant with L'ÉPARGNE FRANÇAISE PRÉPARE LA PAIX DV MONDE. around / text in center reads LE 17 NOVEMBRE 1869 LE CANAL MARITIME A ETE OUVERT A LA GRANDE NAVIGATION. with COMPAGNIE VNIVERSELLE DV CANAL MARITIME DE SVEZ. around, matte finish, although dated 1869 this type is likely struck in the 1880s, Choice Unc.
Estimate: 200-250 USD