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50 Kurush – Ottoman Empire

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1909 Ottoman Empire circulation coins

Context

Years: 1909–1918

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1327

Country: Turkey

Issuer: Ottoman Empire

Ruler: Mehmed V Reşâd

Currency:

(1844—1923)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 53,524

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 3.61 g

Gold weight: 3.31 g

Thickness: 15 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #775

Numista: #232679

Value

Bullion value: $520.60

Obverse

Inscription:

٩ ou ٤

سنة

Translation:

Year 9 or 4

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Inscription:

عز نصره

ضرب في

قسطنطينية

١٣٢٧

Translation:

May his victory be glorious!

Struck in

Constantinople

1327

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Constantinople	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1909	—	53,524

Series: 1909 Ottoman Empire circulation coins

💎 Extremely Rare