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

1327 (1911) year
Gold (.917) 36.08 g 35 mm
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
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#33925
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Stacked legend within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Thessaloniki
1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Kurus - Mehmed V (Thessaloniki) 1327 (1911) 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 Mehmed V, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 to 1918. This was a period of great turmoil, as the empire was facing internal strife, external threats, and rapid modernization. The coin's mintage reflects this tumultuous time, as it was produced in a limited quantity and features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the era.

Price

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

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