1853 Medal Pere-1103 Bronzed AE Abdul Mejid-Battle of Sinope SP(PCGS#766523)
1853 Medal Pere-1103 Bronzed AE Abdul Mejid-Battle of Sinope SP (PCGS#766523)
August 2019 ANA World Coins Auction Rosemont, IL
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 21784
- 等级
- SP65
- 价格
- 6,358
- 详细说明
- TURKEY. Ottoman Empire. Battle of Sinope Bronze Medal, 1853. Abdul Medjid. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield. Pere-1103. Diameter: 68.2 mm. Obverse: Bust of Abdul Medjid (1839-61) facing, legend "ABDUL-MEDJID-KHAN EMPEREUR DES OTTOMANS" around; Reverse: Robed female places wreath on altar commemorating Turkish losses at Sinope, legend "EUROPE ILS SONT MORTS POUR TOI" above, and in exergue "SINOPE/ 1853". An impressive and finely detailed design with deeply concave fields on both sides and a smooth, dark brown patina. When the Ottoman fleet was destroyed by the Russians at Sinope, Britain and France joined with the Turks to prevent a massive Russian expansion into the Middle East. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. Click here for certification details from PCGS.