Ottoman, Abdülmecid (1255-1277h/AD 1839-1861), large-sized gold medal for the Reform of the Imperial Mint (Tashih-ı Ayar-I Sikke), 1260h/AD 1844, toughra of Sultan Abdülmecid within wreath, rev., two-line inscription within floral wreath, cartouches flanked by olive-branches above and below, these engraved '5' and '1255' respectively, 50.1mm, weight (including suspension loop and ring) 61.43g (Erüreten p.181), considerable contact marks, better than very fine and very rare
(4000-6000 GBP)