Av. 1849 - 1949 in Arabic numerals on the left and 1769 - 1849 on the right with legend. Bust of Mehemet Ali three-quarter left, head to the right, in traditional dress, with dagger; signature H. DROPSY.
Rv. Two cannons pointing towards a fleet of ships, which he created, and a cotton branch whose cultivation he developed; at the bottom, scrolls of parchments with Arabic inscriptions "I do not fear the judgment of History".
H. Dropsy, Monnaie de Paris 1964, n° 207 ; Gold - 86,01 g - 59 mm - 12 h
With its original case from TEWFIK BICHAI FOURNISSEURS DE S. M. LE ROI.
Closed cast iron with GOLD hallmark on edge. Minimal marks on the edge. Beautiful golden patina. Very rare in gold. Superb Fleur de coin.