Egypt 10 Para Silver Coin AH1277/8 Abdulaziz Ottoman Empire KM#243 | Egypt 10 Para Silver | GoldSilverJapan
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This is a 10-palatine silver coin issued in Egypt under Ottoman rule, from the Abdulaziz era.
The reference year inscribed on the coin is AH1277 in the Islamic calendar, and this particular coin is of the type that represents **Year 8 of the reign**.
This is an extremely small silver coin, measuring only about 13.5 mm and weighing about 0.3 g, but it is engraved with the **Tugra (Sultan's signature)**, a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, and Arabic script, making it a piece that allows you to feel the history of 19th-century Egypt and the Ottoman Empire.
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Product information
* Country/Region: Egypt
* Era: Ottoman Empire rule
* Sultan: Abdülaziz
* Face value: 10 Para
* Base year: AH1277
* Year of Reign: Year 8
* Year notation: AH1277/8
* Material: Silver
*Silver Grade: .833
* Weight: Approx. 0.3g
*Diameter: Approx. 13.5mm
* Shape: Circular
* Manufacturing method: Machine-milled
* Coin axis: Medal alignment
* Minting locations: Cairo, Egypt
* Catalog number: KM#243 / MHC#124
* Numista number: N#90678
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Surface design — Tugra
The surface is engraved with a **Tughra**, a symbol of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
A tugra is a highly decorative signature or seal used by the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Its unique design, a combination of complex Arabic script, is one of the most representative designs of Ottoman currency.
The "10 Para" marking indicating the face value can also be seen, and the calligraphy characteristic of Ottoman Empire currency is condensed into this small coin.
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Reverse design — Egyptian casting, AH1277
The reverse side features Arabic letters and numbers.
The inscription in the document is:
8
"Casting in Egypt"
1277
It means...
The "8" at the top indicates the **8th year of the reign** of this item, and AH1277 is used as the year based on the year of Abdulaziz's accession to the throne.
This notation method, "base year of accession + year of reign," is an important point when collecting Ottoman Empire coins chronologically.
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Abdulaziz and Egypt
**Abdülaziz** was a sultan who ruled the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century.
Although Egypt was experiencing its own political and economic development at the time, it was nominally under the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, Egyptian coinage from this period features designs that strongly reflect Ottoman traditions, such as the Sultan's tugra and the Islamic calendar.
This item is a small but fascinating Egyptian silver coin that directly conveys its historical background.
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The appeal of a small silver coin
This product has a diameter of approximately 13.5 mm and weighs only about 0.3 g.
Despite its extremely small size, it is made of silver with a silver purity of .833.
This small coin features inscriptions of a tugra, Arabic script, and Islamic calendar years, showcasing 19th-century minting techniques and Ottoman-style design.
Small denomination, miniature silver coins have their own unique charm, distinct from large silver coins.
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Regarding AH1277/8
The two numbers AH1277 and 8 are important on this coin.
AH1277 indicates the base year according to the Islamic calendar, and "8" represents the eighth year of the Sultan's reign.
Therefore, when classifying this product, it can be distinguished not only as "AH1277" but also as AH1277/8 or Year 8.
In Ottoman Empire and Ottoman-ruled Egyptian currency, multiple variations exist even with the same basic design, due to differences in the years of these reigns.
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Recommended for your collection
This coin is recommended for collectors of ancient Egyptian coins, Ottoman Empire coins, Islamic silver coins, Tougra coins, and 19th-century world silver coins.
This type of coin is particularly interesting for those who collect Abdulaziz coins by reign year, or Egyptian Para Kirsh coins by face value.
The KM number is classified as KM#243.
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Product condition
You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.
The images show numerous linear scratches, scuffs, wear, and discoloration on both the front and back.
On the other hand, the main design elements that identify this type, such as the tugra on the front and the main Arabic script on the back, as well as the numbers indicating the year and reign, can be identified.
This is a very small 19th-century silver coin, so please carefully examine the enlarged photos provided to assess its condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the face value of this coin?
A. **10 Para**.
Q. What year is this coin from?
A. The base year is AH1277 in the Islamic calendar, and this item is of the type from the 8th year of the reign (Year 8). It can be classified as AH1277/8.
Q. Is it a silver coin?
A. Yes. The document states the silver purity is .833.
Q. What are the sizes?
A. This is a very small silver coin, approximately 13.5 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 0.3 g.
Q. Whose era is this coin from?
A. This was issued during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan, **Abdülaziz**.
Q. What is the complex pattern on the surface?
A. This is a decorative signature called a **Tughra**, which symbolizes the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Q. Where was this coin manufactured?
A. The document states that it is an Egyptian coin minted in Cairo.
Q. Is there a catalog number?
A. KM#243, MHC#124.
Q. Will I receive the same coin as in the picture?
A. Yes. You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.
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