Turkey AH 1003 akce
The first specimen was lot 33350 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $300. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ottoman Empire. Mehmed III (AH 1003-1012/AD 1595-1603) akçe AH 1003 (AD 1595) AU53 NGC, Ohri mint (in Macedonia). Simply gorgeous for this extremely rare mint, almost never seen with both the mint name and date written so clearly and legibly in full detail. Clearly manufactured from an expert quality reverse die, the flan full and of good metal, free from clipping or cracking." The second specimen was lot 33349 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $241.20. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ottoman Empire. Mehmed III (AH 1003-1012/AD 1595-1603) akçe AH 1003 (AD 1595) AU Details (Spot Removals) NGC, Kibris mint (in Cyprus). Evincing full centering, a veritably quality flan, and die polish still visible in the obverse fields."
The third specimen was lot 33348 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $384. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ottoman Empire. Mehmed III (AH 1003-1012/AD 1595-1603) akçe AH 1003 (AD 1595) AU58 NGC, Sakiz mint (in Chios, Greece). A clear Mint State contender, fields chalked with extremely thick die polish lines, and cloaked in champagne-tinged luster. Phenomenal quality for this universally craved mint, and certainly among the finest for the sultan that we have seen."
The fourth specimen was lot 33347 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $264. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ottoman Empire. Mehmed III (AH 1003-1012/AD 1595-1603) akçe AH 1003 (AD 1595) AU58 NGC, Sivas mint (in Turkey). Evincing rather Mint State details in the reverse stamp, along with some minor doubling, the obverse a bit flatly struck, though containing steely-navy tone around the devices. A very elusive Turkish mint."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 0.33 g, silver, this specimen 10 mm diameter, 0.27 g; the second specimen 0.31 g; the third specimen 0.32 g; the fourth specimen 12 mm diameter, 0.30 g.
Catalog reference: the first and third specimens A-1344.2, Pere-340; the second specimen A-1344.2, Pere-Unl.; the fourth specimen A-1344.1, Pere-Unl.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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