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500 Kurus - Abdülmecid I Constantinople
1255 (1856-1860) years| Gold (.917) | 36.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1856-1860) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Kurush |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 36.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٥٥
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1255
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Kurus coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to rule from Constantinople (now Istanbul) before the capital was moved to Yıldız Palace in 1860.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1856) 18 | 9140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kurus - Abdülmecid I (Constantinople) 1255 (1856-1860) coin.
