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1 Lira
1957 year| Copper-nickel (70% Copper, 30% Nickel) | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1957 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (70% Copper, 30% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
LİRA
1957
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira 1957 coin from Turkey features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Istanbul that was later converted into a mosque. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's transition from an empire to a modern, secular republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira 1957 coin.
