10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Selanik mint) 1327 (1911) front 10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Selanik mint) 1327 (1911) back
10 Kurus - Mehmed V (Selanik mint) 1327 (1911) photo
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10 Kurus - Mehmed V Selanik 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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#62691
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which symbolizes the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Empire's connection to Islam.