250 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) front 250 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) back
250 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) photo
© Stacks Bowers

250 Kurus - Abdülaziz Constantinople

1277 (1861-1869) years
Gold (.917) 18.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdülaziz (1861-1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1277 (1861-1869)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
250 Kurush (2.5)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
18.04 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#143125
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٧٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1277

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 250 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and introduce new economic policies. The coin's gold content and weight were also unusual for a circulating coin at the time, reflecting the empire's economic and monetary reforms.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1277 (1861) 1 3880 - - - - - -
1277 (1867) 7 2800 - - - - - -
1277 (1868) 8 30000 - - - - - -
1277 (1869) 9 8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) coin.