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CAMBODIA. King Sisowath Monivong Coronation Gold Medal, 1928. PCGS MATTE SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield.
34 mm. Lec-145; Daniel-M20f. Mintage: 100. Obverse: Bust of King Sisowath Monivong left within circular border, legend around; Reverse: Royal seal in relief, Khmer legend around 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). Edge: Hallmarked (18K) and stamped "OP". Handsome quality with subtle reddish tone appearing around the obverse legends and within the reverse designs. A RARE trophy item for the collector of Cambodia that is being sold with its original the 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 given the posthumous title "Preah Karuna Preah Sisowath Monivong Preah Khatiyakot".

Estimate: $3500.00- $4500.00