© 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 - Mehmed V
1327 (1910-1914) years| Gold (.917) | 0.902 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1327 (1910-1914) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 12½ Kurush (⅛) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 0.902 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 - Mehmed V 1327 (1910-1914) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1909 to 1918. This period saw the empire facing internal strife, political instability, and external threats, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa. Despite these challenges, the Ottoman Empire continued to issue coins like the 12½ Kurus, which not only served as a symbol of the empire's rich history and culture but also played a crucial role in its economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 (1911) 3 | 50368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1912) 4 | 19344 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1913) 5 | 9160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1914) 6 | 11880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12½ Kurus - Mehmed V 1327 (1910-1914) coin.
