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40 Para Countermark of ΖΠ on Turkey KM-670, AH1255
| Issuer | Greece |
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| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
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| Obverse description | Greek countermark 'ΖΠ' (Zeta-Pi, abbreviation for 40 Para) applied in the central field of the host coin, rendered in bold Latin-style capital letters. The countermark is punched over the Ottoman tughra of Sultan Abdulmecid I from the host coin (Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 21), elements of which remain partially visible beneath and around the applied stamp. The surrounding field retains the decorative arabesque scrollwork and floral motifs characteristic of the original Ottoman issue. |
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| Reverse description | Reverse of the host Ottoman 40 Para coin (Turkey KM-670, AH1255, regnal year 21), featuring the tughra of Sultan Abdulmecid I prominently displayed in the central field, surrounded by elaborate Arabic calligraphic inscriptions. The field retains dense Ottoman script legends arranged in curvilinear bands around the central device, consistent with the standard reverse design of this issue. The surfaces show the typical wear and patina expected of a circulated copper host coin that has subsequently received a countermark. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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