50 Lira Battle of Malazgirt

€36,927.00
IssuerTurkey
Year1971
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Lira (50 TRL)
CurrencyOld lira (1923-2005)
CompositionSilver (.830)
Weight19 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)İ. Avni Kumuk
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#900
Obverse descriptionArmored bust of Alp Arslan (second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire) facing 1/4 left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTURKIYE CUMHURIYETI AL PARSLAN
Reverse descriptionMap of Anatolia (Modern Turkey) with arrows originating from Malazgirt (Manzikert), where the Seljuki army defeated Eastern Romans in 1071. This is assumed the milestone of the Turkish States` entry into Anatolia
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringELLI LIRA 26 AGUSTOS 1071-1971
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1971  - - 30 827
1971  - Proof -
Catalog ID1438810380
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