Iraq/ Saddam medallions

[71boot-migration]

Hi

 

I would like to know if anyone out there knows what the following medallions are worth and where I might be able to sell them.

 

I have found the following information about them:

 

 

President Saddam 1st Anniversary 1980

 

http://iraqistampsncoinscom.ipage.com/3822/32548.html (both images of the medallions found here)

 

This Medallion issued to commemorate the 1st year of President Saddam Hussein in office as president. This is the ORIGINAL HIGHLY PRESTIGIUS ISSUE. There was later issues which was manufactured in Iraq, with Box being made of cardboard, no Felt lining, and the medallion itself was crudely made, and the Arab land map was – painted in green- then was with - no paint - !

 

FRONT:

Bust of President Saddam Hussein, under it written

– The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein –

 

REVERSE:

Centre with Arab Land map made by Green stone, Ornament on each side, upper half of circumflex written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message –Lower half written in Arabic – Unity/Freedom/Socialism-ornament-17-30 July 1968 revolution –

 

Weight 174 gm, Diameter 70.10 mm, plain edge, Bronze. Unknown Mint, Unknown Mintage.

In Original Box.

 

 

 

Babylon International Festival 1987

 

FRONT:

Busty of President Saddam Hussein overlapping a but for King Nabu-Khuth-Nussar. On the right side written in English – Babylon International Festival- , on left same is written in Arabic .

 

REVERSE:

Centre showing Bust of Human figure playing on Harp and Old Mismari writing on the circumflex, year date in English under the human figure – 1987 –

 

Weight 249 gm, Diameter 79.8 mm. Plain edge. Metal Unknown.

Unknown Mint source, likely the Iraqi state enterprise for military manufacturing. Unknown mintage

 

Thanks in advance

 

[Dudley the 1st]

Contact Joe Levine @ Presidential Coin & Antique co.

[TAHdahh,Joey-migration]

71boot,

 

Those are pretty cool medals you have. Both my parents are Chaldean decent, born in Baghdad. I am first generation American, Chaldean heritage. The Chaldean people come from an Iraqi village called Telkaif, and are among Iraq's very small Christian/Catholic population. My family is Roman Catholic to be specific. I would list coin collecting as one of my avid hobbies, but I rarely buy anything besides bullion for safe keeping in the bank. I'm not the type of collector that seeks rare, and perfect 70 mint condition coins to look at. I buy for investment/future purposes & just for the value of the metal. Since these medals do have a little bit to do with the nation of my cultural background they do interest me. Especially the one with Saddam Hussein pictured next to King Nebuchadnezzar II.. Kind of bizarre. But nice. Anyways would like to know if you've found out what metallic element, or alloy the silver toned coin is composed of. If it's struck in some type of silver alloy I will be interested in that. If you need any assistance on how to tell if it is silver that is an area i am fluent in. Either way I believe if you give me a good deal on it I will highly consider making some type of deal. Let me know ballpark figure what you were thinking, and if you still do have it. Also let me know if you've found out its composition. Consider looking out for me because it has to do with my background, & I can guarantee I'm not the type to forget such a favor. thank you.

 

Regards,

TAHdahh

[Airpowr1989]

I have one of these coins please email me at airpowr1989@yahoo.com. I have only seen 3 of these out there and I actually know where they were made and I have one with the red velvet case and it was plucked from the palace in Baghdad, because it is charred from the explosions. Please contact me ASAP, I want to know what this thing is worth before I put it on any buyer list. Thank you.

 

Regards

 

Chris