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20 Qirsh - Abdulaziz
1277 (1861-1862) years| Silver (.833) | 28 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1867-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1861-1862) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh (0.20) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٧٧
Translation:
2
Struck in Egypt
1277
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Qirsh - Abdulaziz 1277 (1861-1862) from Egypt is that it was made of Silver (.833) and weighs 28g. This indicates that the coin was made of a significant amount of silver, which was a valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in many countries during the 19th century, as it was a durable and valuable metal that could be used to create coins that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important part of Egypt's monetary system at the time and may have been widely used in transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1861) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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