© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1876-1881) years| Gold (.917) | - | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876-1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Kurush (0.50) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#232677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1876-1881) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the empire. Abdülhamid II, who ruled from 1876 to 1909, was the last Ottoman Sultan to hold absolute power, and his reign saw the empire's transition from a traditional Islamic state to a modern, secularized government. This coin, made of gold (.917), was issued during a period of economic reform and modernization, and its design reflects the blending of traditional Ottoman motifs with European influences, symbolizing the empire's shift towards modernity.
