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Manghir - Mehmed II Bursa ND
| Copper | 1.5 g | 14.1 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1444-1446 |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 14.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#151967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Inside a circle and separated by two horizontal lines, an inscription followed b the mint name.
Around, a beading.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
خلد ملكه
ضرب بورسا
Translation:
Khallada mulkahu
Duriba bi Bursa :
"May his Kingdom perpetuate.
Minted at Bursa".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Manghir - Mehmed II (Bursa) ND (1444-1446) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, who was responsible for the capture of Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe.
