Catalogus
| Uitgever | Greece |
|---|---|
| Jaar | |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 5 Para (1⁄800) |
| Valuta | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Samenstelling | Copper |
| Gewicht | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Countermarked |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Tughra beside flowers with regnal year below Countermarked A+N on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255 year obliterated by countermark |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Arabic, Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
A + N ١٩ سنة (Translation: Year 19) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Value in centre of circular text |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية ٥ ١٢٥٥ سنة (Translation: May he be victorious Struck in Constantinople 5 Year 1255) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6325169130 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This 5 Para, originally Ottoman (AH1255/1839-40) under Sultan Abdülmecid I, was subsequently countermarked for use in the nascent Kingdom of Greece. During King Otto's reign (1832-1862), Greece faced a severe national coinage shortage. To assert monetary sovereignty and ensure stability, prevalent Ottoman currency was officially re-validated. The 'A+N' countermark, attributed to King Otto and Queen Amalia, symbolizes this crucial transitional period, integrating existing circulation into its new monetary system.
Artistry: The host Ottoman coin features Sultan Abdülmecid I's intricate tughra and calligraphic