Medal - Opening of the Suez Canal

Location Egypt
Year 1869
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Tin (White metal)
Weight 46.51 g
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Slg. Wurzbach#5145, BDM V#95
Obverse description Bust facing left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering APERIRE TERRAM GENTIBUS! * FERDINAND DE LESSEPS * A. RESTELLI
Reverse description Aerial view of the Canal connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering INAUGURATION DU CANAL/ DE SUEZ/ 17 NOVEMBRE 1869 A. RESTELLI F. TURIN
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4841693590
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