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2 Kurus - Abdülmecid I
1255 (1845-1859) years| Silver (.830) | 2.4055 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1845-1859) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kuruş (0.02) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 2.4055 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within circle of stars.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصرة
ضرب قي
قسطنطنية
١٢٥٥
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year on the reverse, AH 1255 (= AD 1839), is that of the accession of Sultan Abdul Majid I. The year 8 of his reign corresponds to the year 1846.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1845 to 1859. This coin was minted in 1255, which is the Islamic year corresponding to 1845 in the Gregorian calendar. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .830 and weighed 2.4055 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1845) ٧ | 1035000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1846) ٨ | 1150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1847) ٩ | 530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1848) ۱٠ | 543000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1849) ۱۱ | 695000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1850) ۱٢ | 685000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1851) ۱٣ | 540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1852) ۱٤ | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1853) ۱٥ | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1854) ۱٦ | 510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1855) ۱٧ | 1035000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1857) ۱٩ | 275000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1858) ٢٠ | 105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kurus - Abdülmecid I 1255 (1845-1859) coin.
