40 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255) ND front 40 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255) ND back
40 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255) ND photo
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40 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255) ND

 
Copper 21.2 g 37 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#112794
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 21

Comment

These countermarked coins were applied for use on Plomarion (Lesbos)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark in Arabic, which was applied to the coin during its circulation in the Ottoman Empire. This countermark is a rare feature and adds significant historical and cultural value to the coin.