© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para (Countermarked A on Turkey KM-728, AH1293) ND
| Billon (.100 silver) | 2.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Para (1⁄800) |
| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Composition | Billon (.100 silver) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Countermarked A on Turkey KM-728, AH1293
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية
٥
١٢٩٣
A
سنة
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
5
A
Year 1293
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on the Greek Island LesbosInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from Greece is that it was countermarked with the letter "A" on the Turkey KM-728, AH1293, indicating that it was issued during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Greece.
