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ISLAMIC COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, EGYPT, Abbas Hilmi Pacha (1874-1944, Khedive 1892-1914), Dedication of the National Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Cairo, Silver Medal, 1897, by Séraphin Emil Vernier, uniformed bust left wearing fez, rev Royal crest and open wreath, legends in Arabic and French naming the Khedive, Minister, Director and Architect, fineness mark stamped on edge, 70mm (BDM VI, 227). Nearly extremely fine, very rare.
The first Egyptian Museum was built in Boulak, but in 1891 it was moved to the Giza Palace. The present Museum, with its 107 halls and which this medal commemorates, is situated in the Tahrir Square in Cairo.Building work commenced in 1897 and it opened 15 November, 1902. Vernier dates his obverse portrait 1896.

Estimate: £700-900