CNG 100, Lot: 1012. Estimate $750. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TURKEY, Republic. 1923-present. AV 500 Kurush (35mm, 36.06 g, 12h). Istanbul mint. Triply dated AH 1336, year 23, and AD 1927 (in Eastern Arabic numerals). KM 839; Friedberg 79 (500 Piastres). EF, bag marks.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.