1896 Sultan of Zanzibar medal. Silver, 36 mm. MY-149, BBM-106. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
1896 Sultan of Zanzibar medal. Silver, 36 mm. MY-149, BBM-106. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"Amadu Koloman. Indian Contingent" finely engraved on edge. Polished to brightness, but reflective and free of major problems. A few minor scratches are noted, one in the right obverse field. Double struck to bring up the full detail in the handsomely executed portrait of the Sultan.
A scarce and popular medal, issued by the Sultan for service in East Africa.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $300 - $500.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
Earlier from the Dr. Arthur B. King Collection; Stack's / Morton and Eden's sale of the King Collection, October 2003, lot 203.
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1896 Sultan of Zanzibar medal. Silver, 36 mm. MY-149, BBM-106. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"Amadu Koloman. Indian Contingent" finely engraved on edge. Polished to brightness, but reflective and free of major problems. A few minor scratches are noted, one in the right obverse field. Double struck to bring up the full detail in the handsomely executed portrait of the Sultan.
A scarce and popular medal, issued by the Sultan for service in East Africa.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $300 - $500.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
Earlier from the Dr. Arthur B. King Collection; Stack's / Morton and Eden's sale of the King Collection, October 2003, lot 203.
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