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Auction: 8019 - Ancient, English, Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 336

Visit of Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, to London, 1867, bronze medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, bust right, rev. Londinia welcomes Turkey, 77mm. (BHM 2872; E.1591; W.10), extremely fine, in damaged case of issue, scarce, only 350 struck Estimate £ 200-250 The lid of the case stamped ´´In Commemoration of the Visit of His Imperial Majesty Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, to the Corporation of London 18th July 1867...´´ the inside stamped ´´Explanation of the Reverse. The City of London receiving Turkey with emblems of hospitality and festive welcome. In the background are represented on the one side, St Paul´´s Cathedral and on the other, the Mosque of Sultan Achmet at Constantinople.´´

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