10 Qirsh - Abdulaziz
1277 (1869-1870) years| Silver (.900) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1867-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1869-1870) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Qirsh (0.10) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint name, regnal year and accession AH date ١٢٧٧
Lettering:
١٠
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٧٧
Translation:
10
Struck in Egypt
1277
Comment
The coins bear the accession date of 1277 plus the regnal year.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Qirsh - Abdulaziz 1277 (1869-1870) 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 Abdulaziz, who was the Khedive of Egypt from 1867 until his death in 1875. During his rule, Egypt underwent a period of modernization and reform, including the construction of the Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the country's efforts to adopt a more modern monetary system during this period.
