25 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1915-1918) front 25 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1915-1918) back
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25 Kurus - Mehmed V Constantinople

1327 (1915-1918) years
Gold (.917) 1.804 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1915-1918)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
25 Kurush (0.25)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
1.804 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34212
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١۳٢٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the last Sultan to rule the empire before its collapse. The coin was minted in Constantinople (now Istanbul) between 1915 and 1918, a time of great turmoil and change for the empire. Despite the upheaval, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1915) 7 22420 - - - - - -
1327 (1916) 8 5926 - - - - - -
1327 (1917) 9 4060 - - - - - -
1327 (1918) 10 53524 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1915-1918) coin.