© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
40 Para (Countermarked A on Turkey KM-670, AH1255) ND
| Copper | 21.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 40 Para (0.01) |
| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on the Greek Island LemnosInteresting fact
The 40 Para coin from Greece that is a rare example of a countermarked coin, meaning that it has a stamp or marking added to its surface that is not part of its original design. In this case, the coin has a countermark in the shape of the letter "A" on the obverse (front) side, which was added by the Ottoman Empire during their occupation of Greece in the 19th century. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been certified by the Ottoman authorities and was accepted as legal tender in their territories. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors and historians interested in the history of Greece and the Ottoman Empire.
