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200 Lira Jalaladdin Rumi
1978 year| Silver (.830) | 9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 200 Lira (200 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Tomb shrine of Rumi, Konya
Script: Latin
Lettering:
705. VUSLAT YILI ANISI
200 LIRA
Translation:
705. YEARS OF MEMORIES of VUSLAT
200 LIRA
Engraver: Hakki Erkartal
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Lira (Jalaladdin Rumi) coin from Turkey, minted in 1978, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Jalaladdin Rumi, a renowned Persian poet and Sufi mystic who was born in what is now modern-day Afghanistan and spent much of his life in Konya, Turkey. The reverse side of the coin depicts a stunning image of a whirling dervish, which is a symbol of the Sufi tradition and represents the spiritual journey towards enlightenment. The coin's design serves as a testament to Turkey's rich history and cultural diversity, and its use of silver (.830) and weight of 9 grams only adds to its unique qualities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lira (Jalaladdin Rumi) 1978 coin.
