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500 Kurus - Abdülaziz Constantinople
1277 (1861-1872) years| Gold (.917) | 35.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1861-1872) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Kurush |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 35.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 500 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1872) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and bring it in line with European standards. This coin, made of gold (.917) and weighing 35.08g, was part of a broader effort to reform the Ottoman currency system and promote economic growth. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the 500 Kurus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1861) 1 | 3180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1863) 3 | 1580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1867) 7 | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1868) 8 | 71000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1869) 9 | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1870) 10 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1870) 11 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1277 (1872) 13 | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kurus - Abdülaziz (Constantinople) 1277 (1861-1872) coin.
