Numismatica Genevensis SA
Auction 8 24-25 November 2014
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OTTOMAN EMPIRE
A UNIQUE PRESENTATION GOLD COIN OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. Abdul Aziz, AH 1277-1293 (1861-1876).
40 Para AH 1277-10 (1869), Misr (Egypte). ESSAI en OR. Monogramme du sultan (toughra) et valeur / Année de règne, atelier, et date d'accession. Tranche lisse. 44,97g. KM - (cf. 248 pour le type courant).
Exemplaire d'exception. Unique.
This gold strike of the copper 40 para was produced by the Paris mint as an example of its workmanship. The simplicity and elegance of its design make it an attractive example of 19th century mint technology at its best.
OTTOMAN EMPIRE
A UNIQUE PRESENTATION GOLD COIN OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. Abdul Aziz, AH 1277-1293 (1861-1876).
40 Para AH 1277-10 (1869), Misr (Egypte). ESSAI en OR. Monogramme du sultan (toughra) et valeur / Année de règne, atelier, et date d'accession. Tranche lisse. 44,97g. KM - (cf. 248 pour le type courant).
Exemplaire d'exception. Unique.
This gold strike of the copper 40 para was produced by the Paris mint as an example of its workmanship. The simplicity and elegance of its design make it an attractive example of 19th century mint technology at its best.