Ottoman Empire Akce - Mehmed II, 848
First reign
Information
Country
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Currency
Akçe
(1327 – 1687)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Akce - Mehmed II
Year
848
Ruler
Mehmed II the Conqueror
(1444–1446)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
1.06
Diameter (mm)
10.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Akce - Mehmed II from Ottoman Empire. Issued in 848. Struck in Silver. Measures 10.8 mm and weighs 1.06 g.
- Obverse
- Titulature of the sultan inside a crescend inscribed in a circle. Around, a beading. (Murad Muhammad ibn Han Azze Nasruhu : "Mehmed [II], son of Murad [II], Han. May he be victorious.")
- Reverse
- Inside a circle separated by two arcs, a inscription followed by the accession year and the mint name. Around, a beading. (Khallada mulkahu 848 [...] Duriba bi "May his Kingdom perpetuate. [Accession in] 848 [AH]. Struck in [Mint name, see comment section].")
- Edge
- Rough
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 848 (1445) | — | — | - Mint undefined | 14% | |
| 848 (1445) | — | € 4,00 | 1) Edirne (Turkey) | 64% | |
| 848 (1445) | — | — | 2) Ephesus (Turkey) | 7% | |
| 848 (1445) | — | — | 3) Bursa (Turkey) | 21% | |
| 848 (1445) | — | — | 4) Serres (Greece) | 36% |
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