Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

2 Kuruş – Ottoman Empire

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Bursa Mint Visit.

Context

Year: 1861

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1277

Country: Turkey

Issuer: Ottoman Empire

Ruler: Abdülaziz

Currency:

(1844—1923)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 40,000

Material

Diameter: 18 mm

Weight: 2.41 g

Silver weight: 2.00 g

Thickness: 1.15 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 83% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #704

Numista: #145834

Value

Bullion value: $5.49

Obverse

Inscription:

١

سنه

Translation:

Year 1

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Inscription:

عز نصره

ضرب في

برسه

١٢٧٧

Translation:

May his victory be glorious!

Struck in

Paris

1277

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Bursa, Bithynia	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1861	—	40,000

💎 Extremely Rare