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Manghir - Mehmed II Bursa
861 (1457) year| Copper | 1.1 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 861 (1457) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#141992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The digits of the date inside a cartouche created by two arcs ; name of the mint above, circle around and presence of a beading.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
بورسا
٨٦١
ضرب في سنة
Translation:
Bursa
861
Duriba bi fi sanat :
"Hit in
861 [AH]
at Bursa."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Manghir - Mehmed II (Bursa) 861 (1457) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, who was the seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1451 to 1481. He was known for his military conquests, including the capture of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic influences of the Ottoman Empire, with the obverse featuring the name and title of the Sultan in Arabic script and the reverse featuring a stylized flower and the mint name in Arabic. The coin's copper composition and relatively low weight also reflect the economic and monetary policies of the Ottoman Empire during this period.
