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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
40 Para (Countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670) 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#112764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on the Greek Island Lesbos (Plomarion)Interesting fact
The 40 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 certified or authenticated by a particular authority. In this case, the Arabic countermark on the coin indicates that it was issued under the authority of the Ottoman Empire, which controlled much of Greece during the 19th century. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
