Ottoman Empire Yirmilik - Abdülmecid I, 1255 – 1259
Kostantiniyye mint
Information
Country
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Currency
Kuruş
(1688 – 1844)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Para
Year
1255 – 1259
Ruler
Abdulmejid I
(1839–1861)
Composition
Billon (.170 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.6
Diameter (mm)
20.5
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Para from Ottoman Empire. Issued from 1255 to 1259. Struck in Billon (.170 silver). Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 1.6 g.
- Obverse
- Toughra with flower within tulip ring
- Reverse
- The value above the date in the centre (4 sene dareba fi kostantiniyye 1255)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1259 (1843) ٥ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ١٢٥٥ | 5% | |
| 1258 (1842) ٤ | — | — | € 1,90 | € 2,10 | € 2,60 | — | ١٢٥٥ | 38% | |
| 1257 (1841) ٣ | — | € 0,36 | € 1,00 | € 2,80 | € 3,30 | — | ١٢٥٥ | 24% | |
| 1256 (1840) ٢ | — | — | — | € 2,20 | € 5,40 | — | ١٢٥٥ | 30% | |
| 1255 (1839) ١ | — | — | — | — | € 2,40 | € 6,50 | ١٢٥٥ | 34% |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.