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5 Kurus - Mehmed V Selanik mint
1327 (1911) year| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1911) |
| 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#62690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1909 to 1918. This coin was minted in 1911 at the Selanik mint, which was one of the major mints of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The coin is made of silver with a purity of .830 and weighs 6.013 grams.
