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10 Kurus - Abdülmecid I

1255 (1844-1851) years
Silver (.830) 12.027 g 27.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdulmejid I (1839-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1255 (1844-1851)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Kurush (0.10)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
12.027 g
Diameter
27.45 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#54837
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Text, value and date within circle of stars and cresent border

Script: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1844 to 1851. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms that Abdülmecid I implemented during his reign, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman Empire's currency system and align it with European standards. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. The use of silver in the coin's composition was also a significant departure from previous Ottoman coins, which were made of copper or other base metals. Overall, the 10 Kurus coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the Ottoman Empire's efforts to modernize and adapt to changing economic and political circumstances during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1255 (1844) 6 338000 - - - - - -
1255 (1845) 7 12000 - - - - - -

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