Large Turkish / Egyptian debased silver coin

Started by redwine, May 09, 2016, 07:47:13 AM

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redwine

38mm
12.85g

What exactly is it? Many thanks  ;D
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Manzikert

Turkey, 6 piastre, 10th standard (0.435 Ag), Mahmud II, Year 30 (1837)

Alan

redwine

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aws22

Dear redwine,
Your coin is hopefully Ottoman Atilik, 6 Kurus, Sultan Mhamud II, Konstantiniya Mint.
KM#603
Wt. Varies from 11 to 13 gm.
Dia. 38 mm.
Metal Silver 0.435
Hope that helps.

Maythem
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