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20 Kurus - Murad V Constantinople

1293 (1876) year
Silver (.833) 24 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Murad V (1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1876)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Kurush (0.20)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#49371
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Murad V, who was known for his modernization efforts and his attempt to introduce a constitutional monarchy in the empire. This coin, minted in 1876, reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place in the Ottoman Empire during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1876) 1 128000 - - - - - -

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