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20 Lira Year of Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin
| Issuer | Turkey |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Currency | New lira (2005-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features an elaborate astronomical astrolabe design rendered in fine detail, incorporating a stylized globe or armillary sphere motif surrounded by concentric decorative rings bearing Arabic script numerals and geometric ornamentation. The Turkish star-and-crescent symbol appears at the top of the coin above the central device. The circular legend reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' to the left and 'REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' to the right, with the denomination '20 Türk Lirası' and date '2019' inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A high-relief portrait bust of Professor Dr. Fuat Sezgin, the renowned Turkish historian of Islamic science, facing slightly left and occupying the central field of the coin. The effigy is rendered in a realistic, medallic style with fine surface detail. The upper legend reads '2019 PROF. DR. FUAT SEZGİN YILI' arcing around the portrait, while the lower legend reads 'YEAR OF PROF. DR. FUAT SEZGİN', both separated by small dot stops. |
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