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August 2019 ANA - Online Sess. 19-21 Aug 2019
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FRANCE. Opening of the Suez Canal Silver Medal Restrike, 1869 (ca. 1880-1901). PCGS MATTE SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
Lec-1. By O. Roty. 42 mm. 39.62 gms. Obverse: Two female figures holding a torch and laurel branch; Reverse: Seven lines of text with legends surrounding. Marked ARGENT on edge. Issued to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal on 17 November 1869. This example is largely dove-gray with regions of darker olive patina across each side. Light traces of friction appear across the highpoints and determine the grade. Also included is the original case of issue. A popular medal that was struck through the end of the 19th century.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00
Lec-1. By O. Roty. 42 mm. 39.62 gms. Obverse: Two female figures holding a torch and laurel branch; Reverse: Seven lines of text with legends surrounding. Marked ARGENT on edge. Issued to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal on 17 November 1869. This example is largely dove-gray with regions of darker olive patina across each side. Light traces of friction appear across the highpoints and determine the grade. Also included is the original case of issue. A popular medal that was struck through the end of the 19th century.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00