Manghir - Muhammad b. Murad khan /Mehmed II/ ND (1444-1446) front Manghir - Muhammad b. Murad khan /Mehmed II/ ND (1444-1446) back
Manghir - Muhammad b. Murad khan /Mehmed II/ ND (1444-1446) photo
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Manghir - Muhammad b. Murad khan /Mehmed II/ ND

 
Copper 3.5 g -
Description
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
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#232791
Rarity index
93%

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Manghir coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed II, also known as Muhammad b. Murad Khan, who was the seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1444 to 1446. He was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, which helped to strengthen the Ottoman Empire and pave the way for its expansion into Europe. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.5 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.