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NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): Duy Tan, 1907-1916, AV kim bôi medal (23.88g), Barac-66, S&H p. 70, 2.2.2, 44 x 55mm, Order of Kim Bôi 2nd Class, made with two pieces of repoussé gold, quynh dao vinh hay // duy tan nien tao ("Fine jade is eternally beautiful // Made during the reign of Duy Tan") within center rectangle, flanked by two phoenixes & clouds, radiant sphere above, attached at top with blue woven cord, and at bottom with elaborate knot & four braids of silk tassels, each with a pearl, AU, RR, ex John Sylvester Jr. Collection. Bôi, meaning "pendant", was an oval medal awarded to women of merit. First instituted in 1889, this type of medal officially only has one class, though in two different sizes, with the larger model at 6 tiên and the smaller model at 4 tiên.

Estimate: 2,500-3,500 USD