1845 AD., Ottoman empire, Turkey or possibly the Hijaz, museum reproduction of a gold pilgrimage medallion with representations of the two Holy Islamic Sanctuaries at Mecca and Medina.
Ottoman empire, Turkey or possibly the Hijaz, museum(?) -reproduction of an unique gold pilgrimage medallion with representations of the two Holy Islamic Sanctuaries, original gold medallion struck ca. 1845 AD., brass repro ca. 1950-2000 AD.,
Medallion (ø 36,3 mm / 15,82 g), brass (prototype gold), axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), plain edge,
Obv.: ... , depiction of a view of Mecca, a view of the Holy Sanctuary with the words of the Shahadah above it below it are the words, Makkah Mukarramah 1. In the background is Mount ‘Arafat.
Rev.: ... , view of Medina, view of the Prophet’s mosque, the words, ma sha’a Allah (‘Whatsoever God wills’) above it, and Madinah Munawwarah 2 below. The dome above the Prophet’s tomb is surmounted by a tall flame..
original piece from the Khalili Collections in the Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde, Leiden, Netherlands .
Both depictions are probably adapted from contemporary Ottoman manuscript illustrations.