© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1⁄20 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1884-1909) years| Bronze | 3.12 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1884-1909) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄20 Qirsh (0.0005) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription above accession year ١٢٩٣.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
مصر
نصف من عشر القرش
١٢٩٣
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 3.12 - 3.3 gramsInteresting fact
The 1⁄20 Qirsh coin from Egypt, minted during the reign of Abdul Hamid II (1884-1909), features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of the Sultan Abdul Hamid II, while the other side features an intricate pattern of stars and crescents, which are symbols of Islamic culture. This design was used on many coins during this period, and it has become a distinctive feature of Egyptian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1884) | 4105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1886) | 4457000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1894) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1898) | 801000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1900) | 1405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1901) | 1402000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) H | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1907) H | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1909) H | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄20 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1884-1909) coin.
