King Faisal II Coronation Medal/Enthronement Medal, in Bronze, III Class

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SKU: 02.IRQ.0113.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • III Class Bronze Medal Obverse
  • III Class Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Iraq
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Rev: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/middle-east/iraq/medals/iraq-coronation-medal-of-king-faisal-ii-1953-w0928

Physical Description and Item Details


In bronze, measuring 32.2 mm, sharp details, marked Huguenin Frres (Le Locle, Switzerland), VF.

History


The King Faisal II Coronation Medal was established by King Faisal II in 1953 in commemoration of his Coronation as King of Iraq on May 2, 1953. The Medal may also be known as the "Enthronement Medal" (Nut al-Tohija). It is believed that the Medal was issued in 3 Classes

The III Class is composed of bronze.

The Medal features an Arabic inscription on the reverse which translates to "Coronation Year 1372H-1953M."

There are known to be multiple manufacturers of the Medal, and the Medal design is expected to vary by manufacturer.

There may be additional versions which differ by size which are not featured here.

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