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50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II monnaie de luxe

1293 (1876) year
Gold (.917) 3.508 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1293 (1876)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Kurush (0.50)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.508 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#267005
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

An inscription, year of ascension below, surrounded by a circle of five-pointed stars pointed inwards, and the inscription "السلطان الفاری عبدالحميد خان ابن السلطان الفای عبدالمجيد خان داملگی حر".

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
السلطان الفاری عبدالحميد خان ابن السلطان الفای عبدالمجيد خان داملگی حر
ضرب في
قس طنطينية
عــز نصره
١٢٩٣

Translation:
Sultan Abd-ul-hamid khan son of the sultan Abd-ul-majid khan...
Minted in
Qustantiniyeh (Constantinople/Istanbul)
May he be victorious
1293

Comment

These coins are refered to as "Monnaie de Luxe" and were intended for presentation and jewelry purposes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II (monnaie de luxe) 1293 (1876) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. This coin, made of gold (.917) and weighing 3.508 grams, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during that time period. Its design features the Sultan's portrait on one side and the Ottoman Empire's coat of arms on the other, making it a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1293 (1876) 23 14000 - - - - - -
1293 (1876) 24 8980 - - - - - -
1293 (1876) 26 5436 - - - - - -

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 (monnaie de luxe) 1293 (1876) coin.