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5 Qirsh - Abdulaziz
1277 (1863) year| Silver (.833) | 6.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1867-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1863) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Qirsh (0.05) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Regnal year
Mint name
accession year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٤
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٧٧
Translation:
4
Struck in Egypt
1277
Comment
Coin image shows mirrored ٤ - KM#253.2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Qirsh - Abdulaziz 1277 (1863) coin from Egypt is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was the 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1861 until his death in 1876. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to replace the previous currency, which was based on the Egyptian piastre. The 5 Qirsh coin was equivalent to one-fourth of a pound, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency at the time.
