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⅒ Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1884-1909) years| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 1.72 g | 14.7 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1884-1909) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅒ Qirsh (0.001) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 14.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination, accession date below.
NOTE: all reverses with date ١٢٩٣.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في مصر
عشر القرش
١
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Minted in Egypt
Tenth of a qirsh
1
1293
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the Arabic inscription " Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire" in a crescent shape, while the reverse side features a stylized Egyptian pyramid with a crescent moon on top, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This blend of Islamic and European elements reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1884) | 2307000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1886) | 3435000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1894) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1898) | 1004999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1899) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1901) | 3010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1902) | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1904) | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) H | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1907) H | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1909) H | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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