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Auction: 7018 - Dr R Ferrari English Crowns, R Wilson Scottish Coins, A Louise Irish Coins, K MacKenzie Ottoman Coins & Other Propertie
Lot: 620

Mahmud II (H.1223-55; A.D.1808-39), Cami-i-nusret (Nasreddin) Madalyasi ve Nisani, H.1247 (Medal of the Mosque of Victory, 1831), silver, Tughra on star above crescent, rev.Mosque, cami-nasret at sides, date 1247 on base, 26mm., 7.6g (ME.167), a weak strike, extremely fine, scarce Estimate £ 100-150 This scarce medal was struck to commemorate the events following the successful campaign (the Vaka-I Hayriye), against the rebellious armies of Janissaries in 1826. A newly restored Mosque, damaged by fire during the rebellion, was dedicated to the victory

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