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250 Kurus - Mehmed V Constantinople

1327 (1915-1917) years
Gold (.917) 18.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1915-1917)
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#143148
Rarity index
97%

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 (1915-1917) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to hold any real power. The empire was facing significant challenges at the time, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa, and the coin's minting was likely a symbol of the empire's attempts to maintain its power and influence. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of history for collectors and historians today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1915) 7 30 - - - - - -
1327 (1916) 8 21 - - - - - -
1327 (1917) 9 28 - - - - - -

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 (1915-1917) coin.