Ottoman Empire 20 Kurus - Abdülmecid I, 1255
Constantinople; large inscription
Information
Country
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Currency
Lira
(1844 – 1923)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Kurush
Year
1255
Ruler
Abdulmejid I
(1839–1861)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
24
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Kurush from Ottoman Empire. Issued in 1255. Struck in Silver (.830). Measures 37 mm and weighs 24 g.
- Obverse
- Tughra beneath stars and above regnal year, wreath, and value with flowers to the right. (Year 15)
- Reverse
- Stacked legend within wreath. (May he be victorious Struck in Constantinople 1255)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 (1861) | 317K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ٢٣ | 8% | |
| 1255 (1860) | 624K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ٢٢ | 6% | |
| 1255 (1859) | 513K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ٢١ | 11% | |
| 1255 (1858) | 103K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ٢٠ | 5% | |
| 1255 (1857) | 201K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ١٩ | 3% | |
| 1255 (1856) | 340K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ١٨ | 3% | |
| 1255 (1855) | 410K | € 30,00 | € 30,00 | ١٢٥٥ - ١٧ | 22% | |
| 1255 (1854) | 320K | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ١٦ | 19% | |
| 1255 (1853) | — | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ١٥ | 30% | |
| 1255 (1846) | — | — | — | ١٢٥٥ - ٨ | 23% |
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