100 Kuruş Tam Cumhuriyet Altini; Gold Bullion Coinage
1923 year| Gold (.917) | 7.216 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 100 Kuruş (1 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.216 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#169120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Legend and date within wreath.
Date is calculated by adding onto 1923 the bottom number. Illustrated example here is 1923+47=1970.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ
1923
-
47
Translation: Republic of Turkey
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Meskuk is the standard version of the turkish gold bullion coinage and is referred to as “store of value” or “money” coin.The year date is based on the number of years since 1923, when Turkey was established as a Republic.
The year date changes on 29 October, the date in 1923 when Turkey became a Republic, and the coins are struck with this date until 28 October in the following year.
For example, 1923/86 indicates that the coin was issued between 29 October 2009 and 28 October 2010.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Kuruş (Tam Cumhuriyet Altini; Gold Bullion Coinage) 1923 from Turkey is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1923, just a few years after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, and it was intended to promote the country's economic development and stability. The coin's design features the profile of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, and its gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 1359774 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Kuruş (Tam Cumhuriyet Altini; Gold Bullion Coinage) 1923 coin.
