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2 January 2022
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Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  120 CHF
Lot 1057

TURKEY. Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876. Medal (Silver, 36 mm, 23.75 g, 12 h), Cretan Revolt Medal (Girid Madalyasi), 1st issue, AH1285 / 1868. Tughra of Abdul Aziz above a double crescent. Rev. Panoramic view of the island of Crete, the word "Girid" (Crete) and date below. Nuri Peri 1108. An historical medal. Light scratches and suspension hole, otherwise, very fine.



Originally 50,000 medals were minted by order of Mehmet Emin Ali Pasa, to commemorate the suppression of the Great Cretan Revolt of 1866. Although issued in considerable numbers, they are quite rare today, and it is likely that many were melted down for their silver.

Online bidding closes: 2 Jan 2022, 22:48:30 CET Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 16:05:29 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:120 CHF by NomosMember3038 (3 bids)
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