© Arusak
© Arusak
Manghir - Anonymous attributed to Bayezid II, Tire, with star-shaped flower ND
| Copper | 1 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Bayezid II (1481-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1481-1512 |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#158978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inside a circle, an inscription followed by the name of the mint.
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب تيرة
Translation:
Azze Nasrühu
Duriba Tirah :
"May he be victorious ;
Struck in Tire."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Manghir coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ottoman Empire, which was one of the most powerful and influential empires in history, spanning across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa for over 600 years.
