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1⁄40 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1884-1909) years| Bronze | 2 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1884-1909) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄40 Qirsh (0.00025) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
مصر
ربع من عشر القرش
١٢٩٣
Translation:
Minted in Egypt
A quarter of a tenth Qirsh
1293
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1⁄40 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1884-1909) from Egypt made of Bronze weighing 2 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, while the reverse side features an image of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt. This blend of Islamic architecture and the portrait of the Sultan reflects the cultural and historical significance of Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1884) | 1669000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1886) | 2476000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1893) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1894) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1898) | 1601000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1900) | 1999000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1901) | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) H | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1906) H | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1907) H | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1909) H | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄40 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1884-1909) coin.
