Egypt, Bronze Agricultural Award Medal for Buffalo, 1898, Awarded to Boghos Nubar Pasha
Identifier
ANRO-1549
Reference Description
Egypt, Bronze Agricultural Award Medal for Buffalo, 1898, Awarded to Boghos Nubar Pasha
Obverse: Pastoral scene, with farm implements in foreground pyramids in the background
Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms; sphinx to left and right; all set upon basis inscribed “Nubar Pasha” and within wreath.
Specifications: Bronze, 45mm, 41.19g
Artist / Engraver: Spink & Son, London
Mint:
Edge: EXPO DECEM. 1898 | POUR BUFFLE
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: Monnaies d’Antan Auction 6 Lot 1267
This medal mirrors the one awarded to Nubar Pasha but is made of bronze and awarded to his son, Boghos Nubar Pasha. Issued for the Khedivial Agricultural Exposition held in Ghezireh from 20-23 December 1898, the medal recognizes Boghos Nubar Pasha for his buffalo in the corresponding category. This particular award adds to the list of accomplishments and honors received by the Nubar family in the field of agriculture.
Obverse: Pastoral scene, with farm implements in foreground pyramids in the background
Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms; sphinx to left and right; all set upon basis inscribed “Nubar Pasha” and within wreath.
Specifications: Bronze, 45mm, 41.19g
Artist / Engraver: Spink & Son, London
Mint:
Edge: EXPO DECEM. 1898 | POUR BUFFLE
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: Monnaies d’Antan Auction 6 Lot 1267
This medal mirrors the one awarded to Nubar Pasha but is made of bronze and awarded to his son, Boghos Nubar Pasha. Issued for the Khedivial Agricultural Exposition held in Ghezireh from 20-23 December 1898, the medal recognizes Boghos Nubar Pasha for his buffalo in the corresponding category. This particular award adds to the list of accomplishments and honors received by the Nubar family in the field of agriculture.
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“Egypt, Bronze Agricultural Award Medal for Buffalo, 1898, Awarded to Boghos Nubar Pasha,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 29, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1549.