5 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II

Reverse

Regnal year
Arabic inscription
accession year

Script: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Comment

2 distinctive workshop letters:

W for Berlin
H for Heaton

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

2 lettres d'ateliers distinctives :

W pour Berlin
H pour Heaton

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1885-1907) coin from Egypt is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Abdul Hamid II, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1876 to 1909. During his reign, Egypt was facing growing nationalist sentiment and calls for independence from British colonial rule, which had been in place since 1882. The coin's mintage also coincided with the construction of the Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869 and had a significant impact on Egypt's economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, with its silver content and unique design making it a sought-after collector's item.

• africa
• early modern
• modern