10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Manastir mint) 1327 (1911) front 10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Manastir mint) 1327 (1911) back
10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Manastir mint) 1327 (1911) photo
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10 Kurus - Mehmed V Manastir mint

1327 (1911) year
Silver (.830) 12.027 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1911)
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#62688
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
مناستر
١٣٢٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Manastir
1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Manastir mint) 1327 (1911) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. While most coins of its time and region featured a simple pattern or design, this coin boasts a detailed image of the Manastir mint, which was a prominent minting facility in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of its era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.