10 Lira (27 May 1960 Revolution) 1960 front 10 Lira (27 May 1960 Revolution) 1960 back
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10 Lira 27 May 1960 Revolution

1960 year
Silver (.830) (Copper .170) 15 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1960
Value
10 Lira (10&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Silver (.830) (Copper .170)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#14232
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Radiant crescent and star above torch, balance scales, crossed flag and wing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HAKIMIYET MILLETINDIR
27 MAYIS 1960

Translation:
NATIONAL DOMINANCE
27 MAY 1960

Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Smooth with 2 sets of 10 vertical lines in 2 sets of 5, lettering surrounded by branchy lines

Script: Latin

Lettering: T.C.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 27 May 1960 Revolution in Turkey, which was a significant event in the country's history that led to the establishment of a new government and the adoption of a new constitution.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  4000000 - - - - - -

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