#mesrurizzet was the designer of the last coins of the #OttomanEmpire and also the first coin series of the #TurkishRepublic minted between 1924 – 1928. and also of the Turkish Medal of Independence.
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Obverse of a coin of the early period of the Turkish Republic. "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" (Republic of Turkey) inscribed in Arabic text and dated in Rumi Calendar as 1340 (1924 AD)
Reverse of a 10 Kurush coin of the early period of the Turkish Republic. "Khurush" inscribed in Arabic text and denomination of 10 is also in Eastern Arabic Numerals
The first coin of the #TurkishRepublic was 10 Kuruş released into circulation in924 (1340 Rumi). It was designed and engraved by #mesrurizzet. Same design was minted in 1341, 1926 and also 1928. Struck in aluminium bronze, their diameter is 27 mm and weight 7,5 grams
