2½ Lira, Turkey

2½ Lira, Turkey, 1960-1968 obverse image2½ Lira, Turkey, 1960-1968 reverse image
2½ Lira coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Turkey flagTurkey
  • Years of Minting:
    1960-1968
  • Period:
    Republic (1923-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Turkish State Mint (Darphane), Istanbul, Turkey (1926-date)
2½ Lira Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$169.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2½ Lira Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value and date within wreath of wheat stalk on left, olive sprig on right, star and crescent above.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Thoughtful Mustafa Kemal, walking in Kocatepe.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

T.C. appears twice, with various patterns inbetween

2½ Lira Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ

Reverse:

2 1/2 LİRA 1960

2½ Lira Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Acmonital

Size

2½ Lira sizes
  • Weight:12 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:2.17 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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