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1 Kuruş - Murad V
1293 (1876) year| Silver (.830) | 1.2027 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad V (1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kurush (0.01) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 1.2027 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Blessing followed by the mint name and the accession year of the sultan.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
[Accession in] 1293 [AH].
Comment
Abdul Hamid II minted similar kurush with same accession year, but added a flower beside the tughra.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kuruş - Murad V 1293 (1876) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was one of the first coins to feature the tughra, a calligraphic signature of the Sultan, which was used as a form of authentication and legitimacy. The tughra on this coin is particularly notable for its intricate design and beauty, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1876) | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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