50 Lira (Battle of Malazgirt) 1971 front 50 Lira (Battle of Malazgirt) 1971 back
50 Lira (Battle of Malazgirt) 1971 photo
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50 Lira Battle of Malazgirt

1971 year
Silver (.830) 19 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
50 Lira (50&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
19 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#36927
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Map of Anatolia (Modern Turkey) with arrows originating from Malazgirt (Manzikert), where the Seljuki army defeated Eastern Romans in 1071. This is assumed the milestone of the Turkish States' entry into Anatolia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELLI LIRA
26 AGUSTOS 1071-1971

Engraver: İ. Avni Kumuk

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Lira (Battle of Malazgirt) 1971 coin from Turkey is interesting because it commemorates the 800th anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, which took place in 1071 and is considered one of the most significant battles in Turkish history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  30827 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lira (Battle of Malazgirt) 1971 coin.