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5 Kurus - Mehmed VI
1336 (1918-1919) years| Silver (.830) | 6.013 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed VI Vahideddin (1918-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1336 (1918-1919) |
| 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#34170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 VI, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1918 to 1922. This coin was minted in 1918 and 1919, and it features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script on one side, and the denomination and date on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance, as it was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire to use precious metals like silver and gold in coinage. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
