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Penez costume and jewellery Token

Location Ottoman Empire
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Period 19th century
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Obverse description Central device consisting of a rosette or floral motif formed by four radiating fan-like elements arranged symmetrically, surrounded by eight crescent-shaped devices alternating around the design. The whole is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with a border of small five-pointed stars around the rim. A suspension loop is fitted at the top.
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Reverse description Central field bears a tughra-style Arabic or Ottoman script inscription in flowing calligraphic relief, enclosed within a beaded circular border. The inscription appears to be an Ottoman Turkish legend or talismanic text, though individual words are difficult to resolve precisely. A suspension loop is fitted at the top.
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