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5 Kurus - Abdülaziz
1277 (1861-1874) years| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1861-1874) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Kurush (0.05) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 6.013 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within circle of stars and crescent border
Script: Arabic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was known for his modernization efforts and his attempt to adopt Western-style reforms in the empire. This coin, which was made of silver and weighed 6.013 grams, was part of a larger effort to standardize the Ottoman currency and make it more compatible with European currency systems. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the 5 Kurus coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1861) ١ | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1862) ٢ | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1863) ٣ | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1864) ٤ | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1865) ٥ | 242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1866) ٦ | 342000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1867) ٧ | 248000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1868) ٨ | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1869) ٩ | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1870) ١٠ | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1870) ١١ | 126000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1871) ١٢ | 186000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1872) ١٣ | 284000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1873) ١٤ | 202000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1874) ١٥ | 154000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kurus - Abdülaziz 1277 (1861-1874) coin.
