250 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) front 250 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) back
250 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) photo
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250 Kurus - Mehmed V Constantinople

1327 (1909-1914) years
Gold (.917) 18.04 g 27.04 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1909-1914)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
250 Kurush (2.5)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
18.04 g
Diameter
27.04 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#143145
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٣٢٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 250 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the 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 internal strife, political instability, and external threats, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1909) 1 6878 - - - - - -
1327 (1910) 2 9207 - - - - - -
1327 (1911) 3 9990 - - - - - -
1327 (1912) 4 13400 - - - - - -
1327 (1913) 5 18143 - - - - - -
1327 (1914) 6 6155 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Kurus - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1909-1914) coin.