Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Turkey Coin

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Expert: Brad Swain - 4/2/2010


Question

turkey coin
This looks like a 2 Kurush from Turkey. It s silver about the size of a dome. Can you identify date or other information.

Answer
Hi Fred, this Turkish 2 kurush is dated 1293 (1876AD) plus the regnal year 22 or 23 on the other side would make its year of mintage 1896 or 1897.
Japanese and Arabic numbers: http://userwebs.psknet.com/tbirde/Arabic_Jap.jpg
It should be 18 millimeters in diameter and would contain .0642 of an ounce of silver.
It may be worth about $2 with that amount of wear.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
p.s. Both pictures are upside down.
Brad

Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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