Egypt, Silver Agricultural Award Medal for Bihari Bull, 1909, Awarded to Boghos Pasha Nubar

Identifier

ANRO-1541

Reference Description

Egypt, Agricultural Award Medal, 1909, Awarded to 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 “S. E. BOGHOS PACHA NUBAR” and within wreath.

Specifications: Silver
Artist / Engraver: Spink & Son, London
Mint:
Edge: AGR INDUST | 1909 - 2 TAU- REAUX
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Image shown: Stack's Bowers Galleries August 2019 ANA Auction Lot 20394

Boghos Nubar Pasha was the son of former Egyptian Prime Minister Nubar Pasha and served as chairman of the Armenian National Assembly. Like his father, he was active in the world of agriculture, raising cattle for show at expos. This medal was awarded to him for his two bulls in 1909, mirroring the medal which his father won just before his death a decade earlier. For this medal, please see our previous lot.

Notes

The abbreviation "S. E." in the name "S. E. Boghos Pasha Nubar" likely stands for "Son Excellence," which is French for "His Excellency." This is a formal title often used to address or refer to high-ranking officials, dignitaries, or persons of note. In the context of the medal and the exposition, it signifies the high regard and respect accorded to Boghos Pasha Nubar, who was a significant figure in both Armenian and Egyptian societies. The title adds an extra layer of formality and honor to the award.

Boghos Nubar Pasha, a distinguished Armenian-Egyptian statesman and son of Egypt's first Prime Minister, Nubar Pasha, was honored with this esteemed silver medal at the 1909 Agricultural Exposition in Egypt. Serving as the chairman of the Armenian National Assembly, Boghos followed in his father's footsteps, actively participating in the agricultural sector and raising cattle for exhibitions. This particular medal was awarded to him for his outstanding achievements in raising two bulls. Intriguingly, this accolade mirrors a similar honor bestowed upon his father a decade earlier, just before his passing.

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Citation

“Egypt, Silver Agricultural Award Medal for Bihari Bull, 1909, Awarded to Boghos Pasha Nubar,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 22, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1541.