Medal - Conquest of Constantinople 500th Anniversary

Location Turkey
Year 1953
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 15.99 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period Republic (1923-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust in turban left, of Sultan, withing circle surrounded by lettering.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FATIH SULTAN MEHMET HAN 1453 - 1953
(Translation: Victorious Sultan Mehmet Khan)
Reverse description Lettering in center and surrounded by lettering around, with a serial number.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TURK MILLETININ MINNET VE SUKRANI 500 YIL HATIRASI - ISTANBUL FETHI DERNEGI 685
(Translation: The Turkish People`s Gratitude and Eternal Thanks 500 Years of the Glorious Conquest of Istanbul)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1466147240
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