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40 Para - Abdülmecid I Constantinople
1255 (1855-1861) years| Copper | 21.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1855-1861) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (0.01) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 21.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value in center of circular text, date below within text
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية
٤٠
١٢٥٥
سنة
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
40
Year 1255
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist in the size of the year on the obverse.
Weight varies 21-22 g.
Thin date & Thick date:
