Ottoman Empire

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. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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