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| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
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| Obverse description | The brass centre features the elaborate Ottoman imperial coat of arms, prominently incorporating a Toughra (imperial cipher) at its apex, surrounded by a highly detailed arrangement of heraldic devices including shields, banners, and foliate ornamentation rendered in high relief. The copper-nickel outer ring carries the legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' arcing along the upper periphery, with a crescent and star device at the left and the mint mark at the right. The denomination '1 Türk Lirası' and the date '2024' appear along the lower arc of the ring. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The brass centre depicts a three-quarter facing portrait bust of Sultan Murad II, bearded and wearing an elaborate Ottoman turban, set against a stylised globe motif rendered in low relief. A crescent and star device appears to the left of the portrait, while a torch or flame symbol is visible to the right. The legend 'OSMANLI PADİŞAHLARI' arcs along the upper periphery of the field, and the inscription '1402 - 1451 II. MURAD' is inscribed along the lower portion, citing the sultan's regnal dates. |
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