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20 Qirsh - Abdulmecid I
1255 (1839-1842) years| Silver (.833) | 27.9 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839-1842) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh (0.20) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٤
ضرب
في
مصر
١٢٥٥
Translation:
4
Struck in Egypt
1255
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdulmejid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1839 to 1842. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman currency system and align it with European standards. The coin's design features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Abdulmejid Khan" and the date "1255" in the Islamic calendar, which corresponds to 1839-1842 in the Gregorian calendar.
