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Akçe of Orhan

c. 1327　・　silver　・　14th century　・　Bursa

Akçe of Orhan（obverse）obverseAkçe of Orhan（reverse）reverse
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The Akçe, an early Ottoman silver coin. This type was struck by Orhan around 1327 (some theories suggest 1328), and its standard is recorded as a weight of approximately 1.14 grams and a silver content of 90%. The inscription reads "Orhan, son of Osman". This marks the point at which a small border principality asserted its sovereignty through its coinage.