2½ Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1881) year| Silver (.833) | 3.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1293 (1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2½ Qirsh (0.025) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend, regnal year and accession date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٦
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٩٣
Translation:
Year 6
Struck in Egypt
1293
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2½ Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1881) from Egypt is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Mercier coinage" of Egypt, which was introduced during the reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha. The Pattern 2½ Qirsh coin features a portrait of Abdul Hamid II on one side and an image of a mosque on the other, and it was minted in 1881 as a trial piece, but it was never officially issued. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1881) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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