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250 Kuruş - Mehmed V Constantinople
1327 (1909-1914) years| Gold (.917) | 17.54 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1327 (1909-1914) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 250 Kurush (2.5) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 17.54 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 250 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1909 until his death in 1918. This period saw the empire facing significant challenges, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa, and the rise of nationalist movements within the empire. Despite these challenges, the Ottoman Empire continued to issue coins like the 250 Kuruş, which were used for official transactions and symbolized the empire's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 (1910) 2 | 6995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1911) 3 | 12084 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1912) 4 | 10250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1913) 5 | 16879 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1327 (1914) 6 | 9039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) coin.
