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Islamic Coin Auction 27 10 December 2014
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ISLAMIC COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, EGYPT, The Institut d'Égypte, on it's transfer to Alexandra, Silver Medal, 1859, by W Abbate and H Dubois, head of Sphinx, rev pyramids against radiant sun, with below, BONAPARTE / MONGE-JOMARD, 1798, 37.5mm, lotus leaf suspender, black ribbon with five-pointed star pin, in case of issue with name of Arthus Bertrand on silki lining of inner lid. Extremely fine.
The Institut d'Égypte was established by Napoleon to carry out research during his Campaign in Egypt and was run by Gaspard Monge and Edme-François Jomard. It's activities resumed in 1836 under the name of The Egyptian Society and it transferred to Alexandra in 1859, from whence this medal dates. In 1880 it moved back to Cairo. Sadly it became a victim of the Egyptian Revolution and was burnt down in December 2011. It is reported that Sheikh Sultan al Quassimi, governor of the Emirate of Sharjah, has promised to pay for the reconstruction of the building.
Estimate: £120-150
The Institut d'Égypte was established by Napoleon to carry out research during his Campaign in Egypt and was run by Gaspard Monge and Edme-François Jomard. It's activities resumed in 1836 under the name of The Egyptian Society and it transferred to Alexandra in 1859, from whence this medal dates. In 1880 it moved back to Cairo. Sadly it became a victim of the Egyptian Revolution and was burnt down in December 2011. It is reported that Sheikh Sultan al Quassimi, governor of the Emirate of Sharjah, has promised to pay for the reconstruction of the building.
Estimate: £120-150