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10 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1891-1908) years| Gold (.875) | 0.8544 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1891-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Qirsh (0.10) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 0.8544 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Regnal Year
Mint name
accession year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٣
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٩٣
Translation:
23
Struck in Egypt
1293
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1891-1908) coin from Egypt is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Abdul Hamid II, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1876 to 1909. During his reign, Egypt was facing growing nationalist sentiment and calls for independence from British colonial rule. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the country's desire for economic independence and self-determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1908) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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