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5 Kurus - Abdülmecid I
1255 (1844-1861) years| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1844-1861) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Kurush (0.05) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 6.013 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within circle of stars and cresent border
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينيّة
١٢٥٥
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1255
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire, minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I (1844-1861), features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, which are symbols of Islam and the Ottoman Empire, respectively. This coin was made of silver (.830) and weighs 6.013 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1844) | 1347000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1845) | 2612000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1846) | 362000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1847) | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1848) | 252000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1849) | 314000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1850) | 452000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1851) | 498000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1852) | 354000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1853) | 680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1854) | 972000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1855) | 206000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1856) | 218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1857) | 384000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1858) | 310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1859) | 324000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1860) | 214000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1255 (1861) | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kurus - Abdülmecid I 1255 (1844-1861) coin.
