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Akce Mehmed II
885 (1480) year| Silver | 0.75 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | State Treasury (Ottoman Empire) |
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 885 (1480) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#363240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
AZZE NASRÜHU
ÜSKÜB
DURİBE SENE 885
Translation:
MAY GOD MAKE HIM VICTORIOUS.
STRUCK IN USKUB (Skopje).
YEAR 885
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce Mehmed II 885 (1480) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a Byzantine-style crown, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending of traditions that characterized the Ottoman Empire during this period.
