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Lot

№ 2149 x

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24 June 2009

Estimate: £40–£60

Egypt, Opening of the Suez Canal, 1869, a white metal medal, unsigned, bust of Isma’il Pasha three-quarters left, rev. bird’s eye view of canal, legends in Arabic and French, 37mm (Fonrobert 5258). Contact mark in field and small corrosive spots on reverse, otherwise very fine; with integral suspension loop £40-60

Revised estimate £90-120