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5 Kuruş - Murad V
1293 (1876) year| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad V (1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Kurush (0.05) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 6.013 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#232667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Blessing followed by the mint name and the accession year of the sultan.
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 5 Kuruş - Murad V 1293 (1876) 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 Murad V, who ruled from 1876 to 1904, a period marked by the Ottoman Empire's transition from a traditional Islamic state to a modern, secular nation. This coin, made of silver and weighing 6.013 grams, was part of a broader effort to modernize the empire's currency and economy.
