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CAMBODIA. King Sisowath Monivong Gold Coronation Medal, 1928. PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder.
27 mm. Lec-141; Daniel-20d. Mintage of only 100 pieces. Plain edge, hallmark stamped on edge. Bust of King Sisowath Monivong left within circular border, legend around; Reverse: Royal seal in relief, Khmer legend around of his full regnal title "Preah Bat Samdach Preah Serei Monivarman Krom Luang Chao Chakarbangsa Sisowath Monivong Nai Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea" (His majesty, glorious lord scholar-protector; His highness, lord of land and sea, Sisowath Monivong of the Kingdom of Kampuchea). With case of issue. Sisowath Monivong like his father and uncle was more of a figurehead for the French administration rather than an independent ruler. In the 1930's Communism became popular in Cambodia with the parties intent to overthrow the French administration. The invasion and subsequent occupation by the Japanese in early 1941 led to the Kings retirement to Kampot in late 1941. He died at Bokor the same year. He was give the posthumous title "Preah Karuna Preah Sisowath Monivong Preah Khatiyakot". Sharply struck as would be expected being a Paris mint product with excellent definition of the fine details of the high-relief intricate design features. Lovely matte surfaces displaying an attractive deep marigold patina which deepens around the devices. PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00
27 mm. Lec-141; Daniel-20d. Mintage of only 100 pieces. Plain edge, hallmark stamped on edge. Bust of King Sisowath Monivong left within circular border, legend around; Reverse: Royal seal in relief, Khmer legend around of his full regnal title "Preah Bat Samdach Preah Serei Monivarman Krom Luang Chao Chakarbangsa Sisowath Monivong Nai Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea" (His majesty, glorious lord scholar-protector; His highness, lord of land and sea, Sisowath Monivong of the Kingdom of Kampuchea). With case of issue. Sisowath Monivong like his father and uncle was more of a figurehead for the French administration rather than an independent ruler. In the 1930's Communism became popular in Cambodia with the parties intent to overthrow the French administration. The invasion and subsequent occupation by the Japanese in early 1941 led to the Kings retirement to Kampot in late 1941. He died at Bokor the same year. He was give the posthumous title "Preah Karuna Preah Sisowath Monivong Preah Khatiyakot". Sharply struck as would be expected being a Paris mint product with excellent definition of the fine details of the high-relief intricate design features. Lovely matte surfaces displaying an attractive deep marigold patina which deepens around the devices. PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00