© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
20 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-668.2) ND
| Copper | 14.95 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Para (0.005) |
| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.95 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on Plomarion (Lesbos). Also countermarks G-4-04 of Plomarion and G-1-08 of Atsiki (Lesbos).Interesting fact
The 20 Para coin from Greece that is a rare example of a coin that has been countermarked in Arabic. Countermarking is the process of stamping a coin with a new design or inscription, usually to indicate that it has been issued by a different authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the Arabic countermark on the Greek 20 Para coin is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination.
