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25 Kuruş - Murad V

1293 (1876) year
Gold (.917) 1.80 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Murad V (1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1293 (1876)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
25 Kurush (0.25)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
1.80 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#143154
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Kuruş - Murad V 1293 (1876) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to modernize the Ottoman economy and align its currency with European standards. The use of gold in the coin's production was a deliberate choice to demonstrate the empire's wealth and power, and to establish the coin as a reliable and valuable form of currency. Despite the challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire at the time, the 25 Kuruş coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1876) 1 14000 - - - - - -

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