© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Qirsh - Abdulmecid I
1255 (1839) year| Gold (.875) | 0.427 g |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Qirsh (0.05) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 0.427 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint name, regnal year and accession AH date ١٢٥٥
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٥٥
Translation:
1
Struck in Egypt
1255
Comment
The coins bear the accession date of 1255 plus the regnal year.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdulmejid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1839 to 1861. He was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and introduce new currency reforms, which included the introduction of the Qirsh coin. The 5 Qirsh coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
