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5 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II
1293 (1889-1908) years| Gold (.875) | 0.42 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1889-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Qirsh (0.05) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Regnal Year
Mint name
accession year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٨
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٩٣
Translation:
18
Struck in Egypt
1293
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Qirsh - Abdul Hamid II 1293 (1889-1908) 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 Ottoman Sultan to rule Egypt before it became a British protectorate in 1914. This period saw the introduction of new economic and political reforms, including the establishment of a new currency system and the expansion of education and infrastructure. The coin itself is made of gold (.875) and weighs 0.42 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1892) ١٨ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1293 (1908) ٣٤ | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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