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5 Kurus - Abdülhamid II
1293 (1876-1879) years| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876-1879) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Kurush (0.05) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 6.013 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
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 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülhamid II, who was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1876 to 1909. Abdülhamid II was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to introduce a new currency system that would replace the traditional Islamic coinage. The coin was made of silver (.830) and weighed 6.013 grams, making it a valuable and significant piece of currency at the time.
