JOHORE: Sultan Abu Bakar, 1862-1895, AE medal (26.51g), AH1303, 37mm, inscribed in Arabic, al-sultan abu bakr ibn al-mahrum ibrahim johor 1303, with crowned signature on obverse, fantastic strike, a few light hairlines, UNC, RR. Known as the Sultan Abu Bakar Medal, it was authorized in 1883, but always dated AH1303 (10 October 1885 to 29 September 1886), in gold (or gold-plated), bronze, and probably also in silver. It was issued to commemorate Abu Bakar's acquisition of the title Sultan, and was subsequently awarded to individuals for invaluable service to the royal family.
Estimate: 300-400 USD