© Sipahi
© Sipahi
Manghir Mehmed II ND
| Copper | 1.37 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
HALLEDE MÜLKEHU
DURİBE ENGÜRİYE
Translation:
May his reign be everlasting.
Struck in ENGÜRİYE (Ankara).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Manghir Mehmed II ND from Ottoman Empire made of Copper weighing 1.37g is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, who ruled the Ottoman Empire 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 likely reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time, and its copper composition was a common choice for coinage during this period due to its durability and affordability.
