Watch List notes:

SYRIA: Syrian Arab Republic, 2-medal gold set, 1978/AH1398, SET of Re-election of President Assad medals, Hawk of Quraish // bust of President Hafez Al-Assad facing left, set of (8.00g) and (40.00g) UNC gold medals set in the original case of issue, light surface hairlines, set of 2 medals, R. Presidential elections were held in Syria on 8 February 1978. There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 99.9% of voters voted in favor, with a turnout of 97%. This series was issued by the Central Bank of Syria and struck by the Monnaie de Paris in France. This set is rarely encountered with the original case of issue.

Estimate: 2,200-2,400 USD