TURKEY. Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II Bronze Medal, 1823. PCGS SP-63 Gold Shield.40 mm. By Caqué. Turbaned bust right, legend: "MOHAMMETH II IMPERATOR OTHOMANORUM" around; Reverse: Inscription: NATUS / ADRIANOPOLI / IN ROMELIA / AN. M.CCCC.XXX / OBIT / AN. M.CCCC.LXXXI" followed by the series name and issue date. Mehmed II, commonly known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was a Turkish Sultan (1444 to 1446 and later from 1451 to 1481) who conquered Constantinople and brought an end to the Byzantine Empire. This medal is part of Amédée Durands Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium. Sharply struck with dark brown patina.
