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20 Kurus - Abdülmecid I Constantinople; small inscription
1255 (1844-1853) years| Silver (.830) | 24.048 g | 36.8 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1844-1853) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Kurush (0.20) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 24.048 g |
| Diameter | 36.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٥٥
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1255
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1839 to 1861. He was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and introduce new currency reforms, which included the introduction of the 20 Kurus coin. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Ottoman Turkish, as well as the year of minting in the Islamic calendar. The use of silver in the coin's composition was also a significant feature, as it reflected the empire's wealth and economic influence at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1844) | 2013000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1845) | 740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1846) | 1671000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1847) | 3125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1848) | 1020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1849) | 815000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1850) | 684000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1851) | 485000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1852) | 633000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1853) | 797000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kurus - Abdülmecid I (Constantinople; small inscription) 1255 (1844-1853) coin.
