50 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) front 50 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) back
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50 Kurus - Abdülaziz Constantinople

1277 (1861-1869) years
Gold (.917) 3.61 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdülaziz (1861-1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1277 (1861-1869)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Kurush (0.50)
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.61 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#143197
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٧٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1277

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was known for his modernization efforts and his attempt to adopt Western-style reforms in the empire. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.61 grams, was part of a larger effort to standardize the Ottoman currency and bring it in line with European standards. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the 50 Kurus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1277 (1861) 1 5800 - - - - - -
1277 (1867) 7 2000 - - - - - -
1277 (1868) 8 2000 - - - - - -
1277 (1869) 9 25000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1869) coin.