Turkey 50 Lira, 1971

Battle of Malazgirt

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Turkey Turkey
Currency Old lira (1923 – 2005)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 50 Lira
Year 1971
Ruler Republic (1923–9999)
Composition Silver (.830)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 19
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Lira from Turkey. Issued in 1971. Struck in Silver (.830). Measures 34 mm and weighs 19 g.

Obverse
Armored bust of Alp Arslan (second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire) facing 1/4 left
Reverse
Map of Anatolia (Modern Turkey) with arrows originating from Malazgirt (Manzikert), where the Seljuki army defeated Eastern Romans in 1071. This is assumed the milestone of the Turkish States' entry into Anatolia
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1971  30.8K € 19,00 75%
1971  — € 25,00 Proof 28%

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