© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para (Countermarked ΚΘΣ on Turkey KM-728, AH1293) ND
| Billon (.100 silver) | 2.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| 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#112771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
These countermarked coins were applied for use on Salakos (Rhodes)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, ΚΘΣ, which is an abbreviation for "Kingdom of Thessaloniki" in Greek. This countermark was applied to the coin during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II, who conquered Thessaloniki in 1430 and established the Kingdom of Thessaloniki. The use of this countermark on the coin indicates that it was issued during this period and was likely used for transactions within the kingdom.
