Manghir Coin of Mehmed II Ayasuluk | Coinantiquariat
Art. number: 122
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Manghir Coin of Mehmed II Ayasuluk | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 122
Specifications
| Composition | Bronze |
| Issuing state | Ottoman Empire |
| Year | 1448 AD |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Alignment | Unknown |
| Edge | Rough |
| Mint Mark Location | Ayasoluk, Turkey |
Description
This Manghir coin originates from the renowned Ayasuluk Mint, modern-day Selçuk, Turkey. The obverse is adorned with intricate ornamental details accompanied by a star. On the reverse, the coin is inscribed with the numerals "852=>856 Ayasuluk", marking its period of minting. Mehmed II, known as "Mehmed the Conqueror", had an expansive coinage system with Manghirs. This manghir is very preserved. This coin was minted in 852-856AH, which converted to Gregorian is 1448-1452
Tag: Manghir Coin, Mehmed II, Ayasuluk Mint, Ottoman Empire, Ornamental Coinage, 15th Century Currency, Mehmed the Conqueror, Historical Numismatics, Coinantiquariat Collection.
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