20 Kurus - Mehmed VI (Constantinople) 1336 (1918-1919) front 20 Kurus - Mehmed VI (Constantinople) 1336 (1918-1919) back
20 Kurus - Mehmed VI (Constantinople) 1336 (1918-1919) photo
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20 Kurus - Mehmed VI Constantinople

1336 (1918-1919) years
Silver (.830) 24.055 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed VI Vahideddin (1918-1922)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1336 (1918-1919)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Kurush (0.20)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
24.055 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34173
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٣٣٦

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1336

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Mehmed VI, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1918 to 1922. This coin was minted in 1918-1919, a time of great turmoil and change for the Ottoman Empire, as it was facing defeat in World War I and was eventually dissolved in the following years. Despite this, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.