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500 Lira Lydia: First coin in the world
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 30 g | 36.61 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 500 Lira (500 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 36.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#42383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Value and date within oat sprigsAnimal heads at center of circular inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DÜNYADA BASILAN İLK PARA
LİDYA MÖ. 640 ANADOLU
LYDİA BC. 640 ANATOLİA
FİRST COİN İN THE WORLD
Engraver: Hakkı Baha Çavuşgil
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Lira coin from Turkey, also known as the "Lydia" coin, was the first coin in the world to feature a portrait of a woman. The coin was issued in 1983 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Lydian Kingdom, which was ruled by King Croesus and was known for its advanced currency system. The coin's design features a portrait of a Lydian queen on one side and the Lydian kingdom's emblem on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3254 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lira (Lydia: First coin in the world) 1983 coin.
