© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
10 Para - Abdulmecid I
1255 (1852-1853) years| Copper | 12.59 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1852-1853) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (0.0025) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.59 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Value in the center, surrouned by Arabic inscription.
Year below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب في محروسه مصر
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١٢٥٥
Translation:
May he be victorious, struck in the protected Egypt
10
1255
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: Varieties of size of toughra existA lot of collector (and sellers as wel) frequently count wrongly Ottoman Turkey 5 and 10 para 1255 as Egyptian one. Main sign is Mintname, - Constantinople VS Misr (see image)
