Ottoman Empire Akce - Mehmed II, 855
Second reign, Type 1
Information
Country
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Currency
Akçe
(1327 – 1687)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Akce - Mehmed II
Year
855
Ruler
Mehmed II the Conqueror
(1444–1446)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.06
Diameter (mm)
11
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Akce - Mehmed II from Ottoman Empire. Issued in 855. Struck in Silver. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.06 g.
- Obverse
- Inside a circle, a cartouche baring the name of the sultan followed by the rest of the titulature and the date in the fields. Around, a beading. (Muhammad ibn Murad, Han. Azze Nasruhu. 855 : "[The sultan] Mehmed [II], son of Murad [II], Han. May he be victorious. [Accession in] 855 [AH].")
- Reverse
- Inside a circle, an inscription separated from the mint name by an arabesque. Around, a beading. (Khallada mulkahu [...] Duriba bi : "May his Kingdom perpetuate. Struck at [mint name, see comment section])
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 855 (1451) | — | — | - Undefined mint | 13% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | € 9,30 | 1) Edirne (Turkey) - Type A | 45% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 2) Amasya (Turkey) - Type A | 3% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 2) Amasya (Turkey) - Type B | 3% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 3) Ephesus (Turkey) - Type A | 3% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 4) Bursa (Turkey) - Type B | 8% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 4) Bursa (Turkey) - Type C | 5% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 5) Novo Brdo (Kosovo) - Type A | 3% | |
| 855 (1451) | — | — | 6) Serres (Greece) - Type A | 42% |
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