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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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ETHIOPIA. Order of the Star of Ethiopia, ND, Instituted 1884. NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
81.5 mm; 45.57 gms. Barac-30. Silver and bronze gilt. Star of 11 major points around filigree center and boss. Back shows hinged tunic pin, small area of verdigris at top. This was the first decoration of modern Ethiopia, and highly desirable as such. NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
Ex: Morton & Eden Auction #26 Medals, Orders & Decorations from the Collection of the American Numismatic Society April 2007, Lot #277.
Estimate: $1300.00- $1600.00
81.5 mm; 45.57 gms. Barac-30. Silver and bronze gilt. Star of 11 major points around filigree center and boss. Back shows hinged tunic pin, small area of verdigris at top. This was the first decoration of modern Ethiopia, and highly desirable as such. NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
Ex: Morton & Eden Auction #26 Medals, Orders & Decorations from the Collection of the American Numismatic Society April 2007, Lot #277.
Estimate: $1300.00- $1600.00