50 Lira Battle of Malazgirt

Issuer Turkey
Year 1971
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 50 Lira (50 TRL)
Currency Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition Silver (.830)
Weight 19 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) İ. Avni Kumuk
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#900
Obverse description Armored bust of Alp Arslan (second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire) facing 1/4 left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering TURKIYE CUMHURIYETI AL PARSLAN
Reverse description Map 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering ELLI LIRA 26 AGUSTOS 1071-1971
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1971 - - 30 827
1971 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 1438810380
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