© Sipahi
© Sipahi
Manghir - Mehmed II ND
| Copper | 1.83 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#363238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering:
HALLEDE MÜLKEHU
DURİBE KONYA
Translation:
MAY HIS REIGN BE EVERLASTING.
STRUCK IN KONYA
Interesting fact
The Manghir - Mehmed II ND coin from the Ottoman Empire was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to use a debased currency, which means that the metal content was lower than the face value of the coin. This was done to increase the quantity of coins in circulation, but it also led to inflation and devaluation of the currency over time.
