© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12½ Kurus - Abdülhamid II
1293 (1900-1908) years| Gold (.917) | 0.877 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1293 (1900-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 12½ Kurush (⅛) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 0.877 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription inside ornate border
Script: Arabic
Comment
These coins are refered to as "Monnaie de Luxe" and were intended for presentation and jewelry purposes.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12½ Kurus - Abdülhamid II 1293 (1900-1908) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the empire. Abdülhamid II, who ruled from 1876 to 1909, was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and oversaw a period of modernization and reform, including the adoption of a constitution and the establishment of a parliament. This coin, minted in 1900, reflects the empire's efforts to modernize its currency and economy during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1900) 25 | 720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1901) 26 | 720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1902) 27 | 720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 28 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 29 | 11696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1904) 30 | 13208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) 31 | 24504 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1906) 32 | 14392 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1907) 33 | 13032 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12½ Kurus - Abdülhamid II 1293 (1900-1908) coin.
