© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para (Countermarked ΒΙΘ on Egypt KM-223) ND
| Copper | 6.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Para (1⁄800) |
| Currency | Paras (1880-1918) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Countermarked ΒΙΘ on Egypt KM-223, date obscure
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on Bithynia (Bolu, Turkey)Interesting fact
The 5 Para coin with the countermark ΒΙΘ on Egypt KM-223) ND from Greece was issued during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Greece, specifically during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II (1876-1909). The countermark ΒΙΘ stands for "Βασιλεία τῶν Ἑλλήνων" (Kingdom of Greece) and was added to the coin to indicate its use in the Greek territories under Ottoman rule. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of political and cultural transition, reflecting the complex history of Greece during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
