1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1896-1907) front 1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1896-1907) back
1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1896-1907) photo

1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II

1293 (1896-1907) years
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Sultan
Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1896-1907)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Qirsh (0.01)
Currency
Pound (1834-1916)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5871
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Stars surround legend.

NOTE: all reverses with date numerals ١٢٩٣ of the date of accession at the bottom and the year of accession at the top.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٣٠
ضرب
في
مصر
١٢٩٣

Translation:
30
Struck in Egypt
1293

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1896-1907) coin from Egypt is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a crescent moon, which is a common motif in Islamic art and architecture. This blending of styles reflects the cultural influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1896)  200000 - - - - - -
1293 (1897)  1500000 - - - - - -
1293 (1899)  751000 - - - - - -
1293 (1901)  999000 - - - - - -
1293 (1903)  3500000 - - - - - -
1293 (1904)  500000 - - - - - -
1293 (1907) H 1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1896-1907) coin.