© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
| Gold (.917) | 3.55 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1293-1326 (1876-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Kurush (0.50) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#232678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülhamid II, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire, and this coin, made of gold and weighing 3.55 grams, reflects the wealth and prosperity of the empire during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1317 (1899) | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293-1326 (1876-1908) coin.
