500 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) front 500 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) back
500 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) photo
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500 Kurus - Mehmed V Kosova mint

1327 (1911) year
Gold (.917) 36.08 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1911)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Kurush
Currency
Lira (1844-1923)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
36.08 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#34197
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قوصوه
١٣٢٧

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Kosova
1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Kurus - Mehmed V (Kosova mint) 1327 (1911) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the empire. The coin was minted in 1911, just a few years before the outbreak of World War I, which would ultimately lead to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Mehmed V, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire at the time, and features the traditional Islamic calligraphy and designs that were characteristic of Ottoman coinage. This coin is a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire, even as it was facing the challenges of modernization and global conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1327 (1911) 3 20 - - - - - -

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