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2 Kurus - Mehmed V
1327 (1915-1917) years| Silver (.830) | 2.4055 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1915-1917) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kuruş (0.02) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 2.4055 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Mehmed V, who was the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1909 to 1918. This coin was minted in 1915-1917, a time of great turmoil and change in the Ottoman Empire, as it was facing significant internal and external challenges, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa, and the rise of nationalist movements within the empire. Despite these challenges, the Ottoman Empire continued to mint coins like the 2 Kurus, which were used for everyday transactions and were a symbol of the empire's economic and political power.
