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50 Lira Aspendos
| Issuer | Turkey |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a detailed relief view of the ancient Roman aqueduct of Aspendos, rendered with fine engraving showing the multi-arched stone arcade and surviving masonry structure. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' at left and 'REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' at right, with 'ASPENDOS SU KEMERİ' appearing across the upper inner field. The date '2012' is inscribed in the lower central field beneath the aqueduct motif, with the denomination '50 Türk Lirası' positioned along the lower rim. The design is enclosed within a raised border ring separating the central device from the peripheral legend. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Aspendos, the ancient Pamphylian city in what is now Antalya Province, is best known for its Roman theatre — one of the best-preserved in the world, still used as a performance venue today. Turkey's commemorative silver program has repeatedly drawn on Anatolian archaeological heritage, and this issue fits squarely within that pattern. The series has been criticized by collectors for inconsistent mintage transparency from the Turkish State Mint.