250 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1916) front 250 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1916) back
250 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1916) photo
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250 Kuruş - Mehmed V Constantinople

1327 (1916) year
Gold (.917) 17.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1327 (1916)
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
References
Numista
N#143149
Rarity index
100%

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 (1916) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was issued in 1916, just a few years before the empire's eventual collapse and the establishment of modern-day Turkey. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire, and its significance is still celebrated and appreciated by collectors and historians today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1916) 8 3107 - - - - - -

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