Ottoman, Abdülmecid (1255-1277h/AD 1839-1861), small-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, 38.2mm weight (including suspension loop and ring) 43.67g (Erüreten p.181), considerable contact marks, better than very fine and very rare
(2500-3000 GBP)