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20 Kurus - Mehmed V Constantinople
1327 (1916-1918) years| Silver (.830) | 24.0550 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1916-1918) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Kurush (0.20) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 24.0550 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٣٢٧
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1327
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the last Sultan to rule the empire before its collapse. The coin was minted in Constantinople (now Istanbul) between 1916 and 1918, and it features an image of the Sultan on one side and the Ottoman crest on the other. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .830 and weighed 24.0550 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the Ottoman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 (1916) ٨ | 713000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1917) ٩ | 5962000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1918) ١٠ | 11025000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1916-1918) coin.
