Farouk zinc "Mohammad Ali Pasha Death Centenary" Medal 1949 XF (Residue), 113mm. 454.5gm. By H. Dropsy. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death, three-quarters facing bust right, dates 1849-1949 in Arabic // Ships sailing from a harbor defended by cannons, a fruit tree blossoming. Rare. Born in Albania, Mehmet (Muhammad) Ali Pasha was the Ottoman army commander and de facto ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848. The prevailing historical view of Muhammad Ali is as the "Father of Modern Egypt". From the Sphinx Collection HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved