100 Kurus - Mehmed V (el-Ghazi" right of Toughra) 1327 (1915-1918) front 100 Kurus - Mehmed V (el-Ghazi" right of Toughra) 1327 (1915-1918) back
100 Kurus - Mehmed V (el-Ghazi" right of Toughra) 1327 (1915-1918) photo
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100 Kurus - Mehmed V el-Ghazi" right of Toughra

1327 (1915-1918) years
Gold (.917) 7.216 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1915-1918)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
100 Kurush
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
7.216 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34989
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Inscription followed by mint and date within wreath, star on top

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
نصره
عز ٨
ب
ضر في
قسطنطينية
۱۳۲٧

Translation:
Nasruhu
Azze 8
bi
Duriba fi
Kostantiniye
1327 :

"May he be victorious.
[Regnal year] 8 ;
Struck in
Constantinople.
[Accession in] 1327 [AH]"

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features an image of Mehmed V, also known as Mehmed el-Ghazi, on the obverse side, with the phrase "el-Ghazi" meaning "the conqueror" in Arabic. This coin was minted during his reign from 1915 to 1918 and is made of gold with a weight of 7.216 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1915) ٧ 1232090 - - - - - -
1327 (1917) ٩ 3582005 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Kurus - Mehmed V (el-Ghazi" right of Toughra) 1327 (1915-1918) coin.