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20 Para - Abdülhamid II

1293 (1883) year
Silver (.830) 0.6013 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1883)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Para (0.005)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
0.6013 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#34180
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Arabic inscription, value and date within 3/4 wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٢٠
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣

Translation:
20 Para
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Para coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which symbolizes the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Empire's connection to Islam.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1883) ٨ 350000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Para - Abdülhamid II 1293 (1883) coin.