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20 Lira Patara
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a detailed relief of the ancient city gate of Patara (Kent Kapısı), rendered in a three-quarter frontal view showing three arched openings set within a massive ashlar masonry wall. The inscription 'PATARA' appears in large lettering above the gate, with 'KENT KAPISI' immediately below it. The bilingual outer legend reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' along the left arc and 'REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' along the right arc, with a crescent-and-star device at the top. The date '2019' and mint mark appear below the central motif, with the denomination '• 20 TÜRK LİRASI •' inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ REPUBLIC OF TURKEY PATARA KENT KAPISI 2019 • 20 TÜRK LİRASI • |
| Reverse description | Central field features a detailed relief of the ancient Patara Council Building (Bouleuterion/Odeion), depicted as extensive stone ruins with arched doorways and a long ashlar masonry façade extending across the field. Above the ruins, bold radiating rays fan outward across the upper portion of the field, evoking sunlight or enlightenment in the smooth mirrored background. Below the architectural motif, the legend 'PATARA' appears in large capital letters with 'MECLİS BİNASI' inscribed directly beneath in smaller lettering. |
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