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1 Kurus - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1876-1879) years| Silver (.830) | 1.27 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876-1879) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kurush (0.01) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülhamid II, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to have real political power. He ruled from 1876 to 1909 and his reign saw significant changes in the Ottoman Empire, including the introduction of modernization reforms and the expansion of education and infrastructure. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1.27 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1877) 2 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kurus - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1876-1879) coin.
