© Robin B (CC BY-SA)
© Robin B (CC BY-SA)
10 Qirsh
| Gold (.875) | 0.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1251 (1834-1835) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic (naskh)
Lettering:
٢٩
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٢٣
Translation:
29
Struck
in Egypt
1223
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha, who was the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848. He was instrumental in modernizing Egypt and introducing new currency systems, including the Qirsh coinage, which replaced the earlier Ottoman currency. The 10 Qirsh coin was a significant denomination and was used widely in trade and commerce during that time.
