TURKEY. Gold Conquest of Constantinople Medal, 1953. PCGS SPECIMEN-61 Gold Shield.
Obverse: Bust of the Sultan in turban left, legend FATH SULTAN MEHMET HAN/ 1453-1953; Reverse: 500 YIL HATIRASI / TURK / MILLETININ / MINNET / VE / SUKRANI / INSTANBUL FETHI DERNEGI (incuse serial number 225). An attractive survivor displaying boldly struck devices that are complemented by pale golden tone.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500