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250 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1899-1908) years| Gold (.917) | 17.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1293 (1899-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 250 Kurush (2.5) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 17.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Comment
These coins are refered to as "Monnaie de Luxe" and were intended for presentation and jewelry purposes.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the portrait of Abdülhamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while the reverse side features the Imperial Mantle, which is a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's power and authority. The coin's design was created by the famous Ottoman engraver, Hagop Sandaldjian, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1901) 26 | 1538 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1902) 27 | 1770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 28 | 1520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 29 | 1631 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1904) 30 | 1922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) 31 | 1778 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1906) 32 | 2650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1907) 33 | 931 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1899-1908) coin.
