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Kurus - Abdülhamid I Kostantiniyye
1187 (1773-1780) years| Billon (.465 silver) | 18.7 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773-1780) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 18.7 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#49302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Sultan-ul nerreyn ve hakan-ul bahreyn es sultan ibn es sultan
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the lands and emperor of the seas
Sultan, son of the Sultan
Comment
Weight between:17,0-20,3grInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Kurus - Abdülhamid I (Kostantiniyye) 1187 (1773-1780) from Ottoman Empire made of Billon (.465 silver) weighing 18.7 g is that it was issued during the reign of Abdülhamid I, who was the 27th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1774 to 1789. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant economic challenges, and the issuance of this coin was an attempt to address some of these issues by introducing a new currency that was lighter and cheaper to produce than previous coins. Despite these efforts, the coin still maintained a relatively high level of silver content, which helped to maintain its value and stability. This coin is a testament to the complex economic and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1187 (1773) 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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