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10 Para - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1876-1878) years| Silver (.833) | 0.32 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876-1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (0.0025) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
مصر
١٢٩٣
Translation:
Struck in Egypt
1293
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Para coin from Egypt, minted during the reign of Abdul Hamid II (1876-1878), is that it was made of silver (.833) and weighed only 0.32 grams, making it one of the smallest and lightest coins in circulation at the time.
