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TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.89g), ND

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 250.00 USD
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.89g), ND
SOLD
160.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2010 Dec 11 @ 10:32UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Opening bids do not reflect absentee book bids that have been received.
TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.89g), ND, NP-1100, Lifesaving Medal (Tahlisiye Madalyasi), without piercing which is unusual, Extremely Fine, R. This medal was awarded for saving life at sea. Although gold examples were known to exist, they were most likely never awarded. The obverse bears the Tughra of Abdulmejid, surrounded by a floral design. The reverse has a stylized decorative border around an inscription which reads "Commemorating praiseworthy action and accomplishment in aiding those who have fallen into danger".