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25 Kurus - Abdülmecid I
1255 (1839-1861) years| Gold (.917) | 1.8040 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839-1861) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 25 Kurush (0.25) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.8040 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within wreath, star above
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
★
نصره
عز
في
ضرب
قسطنطينية
١٢٥٥
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1255
Comment
In the family
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1839 to 1861. This coin was minted in 1255, which is the Islamic year corresponding to 1839-1840 in the Gregorian calendar. The coin is made of gold with a purity of 91.7% and weighs 1.8040 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in Ottoman Empire numismatics.
