5 Para Countermarked A+N on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255

Emitent Greece
Rok
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał 5 Para (1⁄800)
Waluta Paras (1880-1918)
Skład Copper
Waga 3 g
Średnica 22 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round
Technika Countermarked
Orientacja Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a)
Opis awersu Tughra beside flowers with regnal year below Countermarked A+N on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255 year obliterated by countermark
Pismo awersu Arabic, Latin
Legenda awersu A + N ١٩ سنة
(Translation: Year 19)
Opis rewersu Value in centre of circular text
Pismo rewersu Latin
Legenda rewersu عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية ٥ ١٢٥٥ سنة
(Translation: May he be victorious Struck in Constantinople 5 Year 1255)
Krawędź
Mennica
Nakład ND - -
ID Numisquare 6325169130
Dodatkowe informacje

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

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