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Egypt, Egypt, Suez, International Congress, 1865, a bronze medal by Barre, bust of Ferdinand de Lesseps right reverse names of the congress delegates, 60mm (BDM ___). Some marks, but very fine and very rare

The congress was held in April 1865 so that delegates from all the countries with an interest in the construction of the Suez Canal could pay homage to the architect of the project, de Lesseps. Obverse only illustrated.