Ottoman Empire. Mehmed II “the Conqueror”, 2nd Reign (1451–1481 AD). Akce (No reserve price)

Ottoman Empire.
Mehmed II “the Conqueror”, 2nd Reign (1451–1481 AD).
Akçe (Silver, 10.6 mm, 0.9 g).

Obv: محمد بن within a central circular compartment; مراد / خان / عز نصره / [date] arranged in the surrounding fields. “Mehmed, son of Murad Khan; may his victory be glorious; [date].”
Rev: خلد ملكه / ضرب [mint], the inscription and mint separated by an arabesque within a circular border. “May his sovereignty endure / struck at [mint].”

Reference: Album, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 1308.1.

Mehmed II transformed the Ottoman state into a major imperial power. His conquest of Constantinople in 1453 ended the Byzantine Empire and made the city the Ottoman capital. He expanded across the Balkans and Anatolia, strengthened central government, promoted law, architecture and scholarship, and presented himself as heir to both Islamic and Roman imperial traditions.

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