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500 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1901-1908) years| Gold (.917) | 35.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1293 (1901-1908) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Kurush |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 35.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Stacked legend surrounded by chain with stars.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
Struck in Constantinople
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 this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the portrait of Abdülhamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while the reverse side features the Imperial Ottoman crest. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Ottoman Empire, with Abdülhamid II ruling during a period of modernization and reform. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1293 (1901) 26 | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1902) 27 | 1428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 28 | 858 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1903) 29 | 804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1904) 30 | 1204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1905) 31 | 1021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1906) 32 | 1334 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1293 (1907) 33 | 812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II (Constantinople) 1293 (1901-1908) coin.
