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5 Para - Abdülaziz Constantinople
1277 (1864) year| Copper | 2.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1864) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (1⁄800) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Value in center of circular text, date below within text
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية
٥
١٢٧٧
سنة
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
5
Year 1277
Edge
Plain
Comment
Size varies 22-23 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and promote economic development. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of minting in both the Islamic and Gregorian calendars. This coin was also made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighs 2.6 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1864) ٤ | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Para - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1864) coin.
