EGYPT: Arab Republic, silvered AE medal, 1973, 41mm silvered bronze medal by M. Farid for the Archaeological Society of Alexandria; Shpinx and column // SOCIÉTÉ ARCHÉOLOGIQUE D'ALEXANDRIE 1893-1973 in French and Arabic around, XF. In 7th April 1893, a group of Alexandrian gentlemen gathered in the house of Sir Charles Cookson, the then British Consul General. The gathering topic was to discuss the founding of an archaeological society to keep an eye on the scattered monuments of the city and to raise public awareness on the Alexandria's glorious history and heritage.

Estimate: USD 50 - 75