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500 Kuruş - Mehmed V Constantinople

1327 (1915-1916) years
Gold (.917) 35.08 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1327 (1915-1916)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Kurush
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
35.08 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#145846
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Stacked legend surrounded by chain with stars.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٣٢٧

Translation:
Struck in Constantinople
1327

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 500 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1915-1916) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Mehmed V, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918. This was a period of significant political and social reform in the empire, as the government sought to modernize and strengthen the country in the face of growing internal and external challenges. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1915) ٧ 295 - - - - - -
1327 (1916) ٨ 1618 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kuruş - Mehmed V (Constantinople) 1327 (1915-1916) coin.