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10 Kurus - Abdülhamid II

1293 (1876-1878) years
Silver (.830) 12.027 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1876-1878)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Kurush (0.10)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
12.027 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#62679
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülhamid II, who was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1876 to 1909. Abdülhamid II was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to introduce a new currency system that would replace the traditional Islamic coinage. The coin was made of silver (.830) and weighed 12.027 grams, making it a significant piece of currency during its time.