The opening of the Suez Canal gave the Gulf of Aden an unequaled strategic importance at the exit from the Red Sea. The English controlled Aden, the French bought Obock in 1862 while Marseille shipowners settled in Tadjoura. In 1884, a French protectorate was passed with the local potentates. The same was done with the Somali chiefs. Colonel Lagarde founded Djibouti in 1888. The capital was transferred in 1891 from Obock to Djibouti. Having colony status in 1894, the region took the name of Côte Française des Somalis in 1896.
GALLIA BELGICA - SEQUANI (Area of Besançon) Denier TOGIRIX XF
18.00 €
SICILY - SYRACUSE Litra AU/XF
60.00 €
POSTUMIA Denier serratus XF
150.00 €
JETONS ET MONNAIES MILITAIRES 2 Francs - Mess des Sous-Officiers (112e) AU
45.00 €
HUNGARY 500 Forint Proof Coupe du Monde de football en Italie 1990 1988 Budapest
45.00 €
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