Frequently Asked Questions

Who am I dealing with?

You are dealing with Ilya Zlobin, ancient coin expert, enthusiast, author and dealer with an online store having a selection of over 15,000 items with great positive feedback from verified buyers and over 10 years experience dealing with over 57,000 ancient and world coins and artifacts. Ilya Zlobin is an independent individual who has a passion for coin collecting, research and understanding the importance of the historical context and significance all coins and objects represent. Most others are only concerned with selling you, Ilya Zlobin is most interested in educating you on the subject, and providing the largest selection, most professional presentation and service for the best long-term value for collectors worldwide creating returning patrons sharing in the passion of ancient and world coin collecting for a lifetime.

How long until my order is shipped?

Orders are shipped by the next business day (after receipt of payment) most of the time.

How will I know when the order was shipped?

After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date could be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. Any tracking number would be found under your ‘Purchase history’ tab.

USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S. International shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country.

Standard international mail to many countries does not include a tracking number, and can also be slow sometimes. For a tracking number and signature confirmation, you may want to do Express Mail International Shipping, which costs more, however, is the fastest and most secure. Additionally you may be able to receive your order in as little as 3-5 business days using this method. For Express Mail International, it may be possible to place up to 10-15 items in one package (for the one shipping cost) as it is flat rate envelope, which may be the most cost-effective, secure and fastest way to receive items internationally. Send me a message about this and I can update your invoice should you want this method.

Getting your order to you, quickly and securely is a top priority and is taken seriously here. Great care is taken in packaging and mailing every item securely and quickly.

Please be aware, I cannot take responsibility for any postal service delivery delays, especially for international packages as it may happen in rare instances.

What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you give that the item is authentic?

Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 57,000 ancient coins and has provided them with the same guarantee. You will be very happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevant information and a picture of the coin y

Item: i98400 Authentic Coin of: Turkey 27th May 1960 Revolution 1960 Silver 10 Lira 34mm (14.98 grams) 0.830 Silver  (0.3977 oz. ASW) Reference: KM# 894 Certification: NGC  MS 65 2863298-011 TURKIYE CUMHURIYETI ON LIRA, Head of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk left. HAKIMIYET MILLETINDIR 27 MAYIS 1960, Radiant crescent and star above torch, balance scales, crossed flag and wing;  below. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of  Authenticity. Mustafa  Kemal Atatürk; (19 May 1881  –  10 November 1938) was a Turkish army officer, revolutionary , and the first President of Turkey . He is credited with being  the founder of the Republic of Turkey . His surname, Atatürk  (meaning “Father of the Turks”), was granted to him in 1934 and forbidden to any other person by  the Turkish parliament. Atatürk  was a military officer during World War I . Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, he led the Turkish National Movement in the Turkish War of Independence . Having established a provisional government in Ankara , he defeated the forces sent by the Allies , eventually leading to victory in the  Turkish War of Independence. Atatürk then embarked upon a program of political,  economic, and cultural reforms, seeking to transform the former Ottoman Empire  into a modern and secular nation-state. Under his leadership,  thousands of new schools were built, primary education was made free and  compulsory, and women were given equal civil and political rights, while the  burden of taxation on peasants was reduced. His government also carried out an  extensive policy of Turkification . The principles of Atatürk’s reforms , upon which modern Turkey was  established, are referred to as Kemalism . Turkey,  officially the Republic of Turkey, is a parliamentary republic in Eurasia , mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia , with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe . Turkey is bordered by eight  countries: Syria and Iraq to the south; Iran , Armenia , and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the east; Georgia to the northeast; Bulgaria to the northwest; and Greece to the west. The Black Sea is to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. The Bosphorus , the Sea of Marmara , and the Dardanelles (which together form the Turkish Straits ) demarcate the boundary between Thrace and Anatolia ; they also separate Europe and Asia.  Turkey’s location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia makes it a country of  significant geostrategic importance. Turkey has been inhabited since the paleolithic age , including various ancient Anatolian civilizations, Aeolian , Dorian and Ionian Greeks , Thracians , Armenians , and Assyrians . After Alexander the Great ‘s conquest, the area was Hellenized , a process which continued under the Roman Empire and its transition into the Byzantine Empire . The Seljuk Turks began migrating into the area in  the 11th century, starting the process of Turkification , which was greatly accelerated by  the Seljuk victory over the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. The Seljuk Sultanate of Rûm ruled Anatolia until  the Mongol invasion in 1243, upon which it  disintegrated into several small Turkish beyliks . Starting from the late 13th century, the Ottomans united Anatolia and created an empire  encompassing much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa,  becoming a major power in Eurasia and Africa during the early modern period . The empire reached the  peak of its power between the 15th and 17th centuries, especially during the  1520–66 reign of Suleiman the Magnificent . After the second Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683 and the  end of the Great Turkish War in 1699, the Ottoman Empire  entered a long period of decline . The Tanzimat reforms of the 19th century, which  aimed to modernize the Ottoman state, proved to be inadequate in most fields,  and failed to stop the dissolution of the empire . Effectively controlled by the Three Pashas after the 1913 coup d’état , the Ottoman Empire entered World War I (1914–18) on the side of the Central Powers and was ultimately defeated.  During the war, the Ottoman government committed ethnic cleansing or genocide against its Armenian , Assyrian and Pontic Greek citizens. Following the war, the  conglomeration of territories and peoples that formerly comprised the Ottoman  Empire was divided into several new states . The Turkish War of Independence (1919–22),  initiated by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his colleagues in Anatolia , resulted in the establishment of the  modern Republic of Turkey in 1923, with Atatürk as its first president. Turkey  is a democratic , secular , unitary , constitutional republic with a diverse cultural heritage . The country’s  official language is Turkish , a Turkic language spoken natively by  approximately 85 percent of the population. 70–75 percent of the population are  ethnic Turks ; and about 25-30% of the population  consists of recognized (Armenians, Greeks , Jews ) and unrecognized (Kurds, Circassians , Arabs , Albanians , Bosniaks , Georgians , etc.) minorities. Kurds make up the  largest minority group. The vast majority of the population is Sunni Muslim , with Alevis making up the largest religious  minority. Turkey is a charter member of the UN , early member of NATO , and a founding member of the OECD , OSCE , OIC and the G-20 . After becoming one of the first members of the Council of Europe in 1949, Turkey became an associate member of the EEC in 1963, applied for full EEC membership in  1987, joined the EU Customs Union in 1995 and started accession negotiations with the European Union in 2005. Turkey’s growing  economy and diplomatic initiatives have led to its recognition as a regional power.

Frequently Asked Questions Mr. Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine, world coins & more. Who am I dealing with? You are dealing with Ilya Zlobin, ancient coin expert, enthusiast, author and dealer with an online store having a selection of over 15,000 items with great positive feedback from verified buyers and over 10 years experience dealing with over 57,000 ancient and world coins and artifacts. Ilya Zlobin is an independent individual who has a passion for coin collecting, research and understanding the importance of the historical context and significance all coins and objects represent. Most others are only concerned with selling you, Ilya Zlobin is most interested in educating you on the subject, and providing the largest selection, most professional presentation and service for the best long-term value for collectors worldwide creating returning patrons sharing in the passion of ancient and world coin collecting for a lifetime. How long until my order is shipped? Orders are shipped by the next business day (after receipt of payment) most of the time. How will I know when the order was shipped? After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date could be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. Any tracking number would be found under your ‘Purchase history’ tab. USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S. International shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country. Standard international mail to many countries does not include a tracking number, and can also be slow sometimes. For a tracking number and signature confirmation, you may want to do Express Mail International Shipping, which costs more, however, is the fastest and most secure. Additionally you may be able to receive your order in as little as 3-5 business days using this method. For Express Mail International, it may be possible to place up to 10-15 items in one package (for the one shipping cost) as it is flat rate envelope, which may be the most cost-effective, secure and fastest way to receive items internationally. Send me a message about this and I can update your invoice should you want this method. Getting your order to you, quickly and securely is a top priority and is taken seriously here. Great care is taken in packaging and mailing every item securely and quickly. Please be aware, I cannot take responsibility for any postal service delivery delays, especially for international packages as it may happen in rare instances. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you give that the item is authentic? Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 57,000 ancient coins and has provided them with the same guarantee. You will be very happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevant information and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing. Additionally, the coin is inside it’s own protective coin flip (holder), with a 2×2 inch description of the coin matching the individual number on the COA. On the free-market such a presentation alone, can be considered a $25-$50 value all in itself, and it comes standard with your purchases from me, FREE. With every purchase, you are leveraging my many years of experience to get a more complete context and understanding of the piece of history you are getting. Whether your goal is to collect or give the item as a gift, coins presented like this could be more prized and valued higher than items that were not given such care and attention to. Buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee? I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. When should I leave feedback? Once you receive your order, please leave a positive feedback. Please don’t leave any negative feedbacks, as it happens sometimes that people rush to leave feedback before letting sufficient time for their order to arrive. Also, if you sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages before claiming that you didn’t receive a response. The matter of fact is that any issues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is to provide superior products and quality of service. How and where do I learn more about collecting ancient coins? Visit the “Guide on How to Use My Store” for on an overview about using my store, with additional information and links to all other parts of my store which may include educational information on topics you are looking for.

ou saw in the listing. Additionally, the coin is inside it’s own protective coin flip (holder), with a 2×2 inch description of the coin matching the individual number on the COA.

On the free-market such a presentation alone, can be considered a $25-$50 value all in itself, and it comes standard with your purchases from me, FREE. With every purchase, you are leveraging my many years of experience to get a more complete context and understanding of the piece of history you are getting. Whether your goal is to collect or give the item as a gift, coins presented like this could be more prized and valued higher than items that were not given such care and attention to.

Buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed.

Is there a money back guarantee?

I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee.

Once you receive your order, please leave a positive feedback. Please don’t leave any negative feedbacks, as it happens sometimes that people rush to leave feedback before letting sufficient time for their order to arrive. Also, if you sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages before claiming that you didn’t receive a response. The matter of fact is that any issues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is to provide superior products and quality of service.

How and where do I learn more about collecting ancient coins?

Visit the “Guide on How to Use My Store” for on an overview about using my store, with additional information and links to all other parts of my store which may include educational information on topics you are looking for.