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500 Lira Jalaladdin Rumi
1978 year| Gold (.917) | 8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 500 Lira (500 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tomb shrine of Rumi, Konya
Script: Latin
Lettering:
705. VUSLAT YILI ANISI
500 LİRA
Engraver: Hakkı Erkartal
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1978 Turkish 500 Lira coin featuring Jalaladdin Rumi is that it was minted to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth. Rumi, also known as Jalaluddin Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, and theologian whose works have had a profound influence on Islamic thought and literature. The coin's design features an image of Rumi on one side and the Turkish coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity and is considered a collector's item, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lira (Jalaladdin Rumi) 1978 coin.
