20 Qirsh - Abdulmecid I
1255 (1839) year| Gold (.875) | 1.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh (0.20) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#232401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint name, regnal year and accession AH date ١٢٥٥
Lettering:
١
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٥٥
Translation:
1
Struck in Egypt
1255
Comment
The coins bear the accession date of 1255 plus the regnal year 1.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdulmejid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1839 to 1861. He was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and introduce new currency reforms, which included the introduction of the qirsh coin, which was a new standardized currency that replaced the old system of bartering and using foreign currencies. This coin, in particular, was minted in 1839, and it features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script on one side, and the year of minting in the Islamic calendar on the other. It's made of gold with a purity of 87.5% and weighs 1.71 grams.
