© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para (Countermarked A+N on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255) ND
| Copper | 3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Para (1⁄800) |
| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value in centre of circular text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية
٥
١٢٥٥
سنة
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
5
Year 1255
Comment
This mint has tentatively been assigned to the town of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicolaus) on CreteInteresting fact
The 5 Para coin from Greece that is a rare example of a coin that has been countermarked with a unique symbol, in this case, the letters "A+N" on the reverse side. This countermark was applied by the Ottoman Empire during their occupation of Greece in the 19th century, and it signifies the coin's acceptance as legal tender in the Ottoman Empire. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors, as it represents a unique moment in the history of Greek numismatics.
