100 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) front 100 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) back
100 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) photo
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100 Kurus - Mehmed V Kosova mint

1327 (1911) year
Gold (.917) 7.216 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1327 (1911)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
100 Kurush
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
7.216 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34198
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was issued in 1911, just a few years before the outbreak of World War I, which would ultimately lead to the empire's downfall. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.