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50 000 Lira Lydia: First coin in the world
1983 year| Gold (.917) | 7.21 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 50 000 Lira (50 000 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.21 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50.000
LİRA
1983
Engraver: Hakkı Baha Çavuşgil
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50,000 Lira coin from Turkey is that it features the image of King Croesus, who was the last king of the Lydian Empire before it was conquered by the Persian Empire in 546 BCE. The coin's design was inspired by the ancient Lydian coins that were used during King Croesus' reign, making it a unique and historically significant piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 497 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 000 Lira (Lydia: First coin in the world) 1983 coin.
