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Yirmilik - Abdülmecid I Kostantiniyye
| Billon (.170 silver) | 1.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1255-1259 (1839-1843) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (½) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.170 silver) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
The value above the date in the centre
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٢٥٥
Translation:
4 sene
dareba
fi
kostantiniyye
1255
Edge
Plain
Comment
The mass varies from 1.35 to 1.60 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yirmilik - Abdülmecid I (Kostantiniyye) 1255-1259 (1839-1843) 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 Sultan Abdülmecid I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman Empire. This period saw the introduction of new economic policies and the adoption of Western-style currency, like the Yirmilik, which was designed to replace the traditional Ottoman coinage. The use of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of this coin was also a new development for the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the empire's efforts to adopt new technologies and materials in its currency production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1839) ١ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1256 (1840) ٢ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1257 (1841) ٣ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1258 (1842) ٤ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Yirmilik - Abdülmecid I (Kostantiniyye) 1255-1259 (1839-1843) coin.
