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500 Kurush - Mehmed V Edirne
1327 (1910) year| Gold (.917) | 36.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed V Reşâd (1909-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1910) |
| 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#145843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
ادرنه
١٣٢٧
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Edirne
1327
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Kurush - Mehmed V (Edirne) 1327 (1910) 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 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1909 to 1918. This period saw the empire facing significant challenges, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and North Africa, and the rise of nationalist movements within the empire. Despite these challenges, the Ottoman Empire continued to issue coins like the 500 Kurush, which were used as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
