© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
250 Kurus - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1876) year| Gold (.917) | 18.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876) |
| 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 250 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülhamid II, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to have any real power. He ruled from 1876 to 1909 and was known for his efforts to modernize the empire, including the introduction of a new currency system. The 250 Kurus coin was part of this new system and was minted in gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1876) 1 | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Kurus - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1876) coin.
