© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
25 Kuruş - Mehmed V Constantiople
1327 (1916) year| Gold (.917) | 1.754 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1327 (1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 25 Kurush (0.25) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.754 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٣٢٧
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1327
Comment
These coins are refered to as "Monnaie de Luxe" and were intended for presentation and jewelry purposes.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantiople) 1327 (1916) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the tughra (monogram) of Sultan Mehmed V, while the reverse side features an image of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Constantinople (now Istanbul) that was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. This blending of styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire, which was known for its fusion of Islamic, Greek, and Roman influences.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 (1916) 8 | 10612 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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