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1 Lira
| Silver (.833) | 12 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1941 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Star above value and date within crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
LİRA
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Lettering: T.C.
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira coin from 1940-1941 was minted during a time of great change in Turkey. The country was transitioning from the Ottoman Empire to the modern Republic of Turkey, and the coin reflects this shift. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Istanbul that was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. This coin is a symbol of Turkey's rich history and cultural heritage, and it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 253000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 6167147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira 1940-1941 coin.
