Manghir - Mehmed II (Tire variant) ND
| Copper | 1.19 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed II the Conqueror (1444-1446, 1451-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#266616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
خلد ملكه
ضرب تيره
Translation: [May God] perpetuate his reign. Struck [in] Tire
Interesting fact
The Manghir - Mehmed II (Tire variant) coin was minted during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II, who was the conqueror of Constantinople and the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The coin features a unique tire-like design on the reverse side, which was used to prevent counterfeiting. This design was only used on coins minted during Mehmed II's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
