Egypt 1 Kirsh Silver Coin AH1255/8 Abdulmejid I Ottoman Empire KM#228 | Egypt Qirsh Silver Year 8 | GoldSilverJapan

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 This is a 1 kirsch silver coin issued in Egypt under Ottoman rule, during the reign of Abdülmecid I.

 The year is AH 1255, the 8th year of the reign. The coin features the magnificent tugla (the sultan's signature) and botanical designs, symbols of the Ottoman Empire.

 Despite its small size, this silver coin is a fascinating piece that tells the history of the Ottoman Empire and Egypt in the 19th century. It is also recommended for collectors of Egyptian coins, Ottoman currency, Islamic currency, and Tughra silver coins.

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 Product information

 * Country/Region: Egypt
 * Era: Ottoman Empire rule
 * Monarch: Abdul Mejid I
 * Face value: 1 Kirsch (1 Qirsh / Piastre)
 * Base year: AH1255
 * Year of Reign: Year 8
 * Year notation: AH1255/8
 * Material: Silver
 *Silver grade: .833
 * Weight: approx. 1.4200g
 * Silver content (ASW): Approximately 0.0380 troy ounces
 * Catalog number: KM#228
 * Ruler: Abdul Mejid
 * Design: Tugra, botanical motifs, Arabic script

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 Surface design — Tugra and botanical motifs

 The surface features a large, very distinctive tughra, a symbol of Ottoman currency.

 A tugra is a decorative signature or seal used by the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Its beautiful, intricately combined Arabic script is a defining characteristic of Ottoman coins and is beloved by collectors worldwide.

 To the right of the tugra, plant and floral motifs are arranged, creating an elegant design that combines with the powerful calligraphy in the center.

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 Reverse side design — AH1255 / Year 8

 The reverse side features an inscription in Arabic script, positioned in the center.

 This item is a Year 8 type, based on the base year AH1255.

 Unlike modern currency, which uses only the Gregorian calendar to indicate dates, the currency of the Islamic world and the Ottoman Empire employs a different system of year notation. This system of year notation is one of the attractions of collecting historical Islamic currency.

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 Abdulmejid I and Ottoman Egypt

 Abdülmecid I was a 19th-century sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

 Egyptian coinage from this period featured designs that strongly reflected the traditions of the Ottoman Empire, and unique coins, centered around the Sultan's tugla, were issued.

 This item is a 1 kirsch silver coin issued during that era, and is a historical coin related to both Egyptian and Ottoman history.

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 The appeal of a silver coin

 This item is a silver coin with a silver purity of .833.

 Weighing approximately 1.42g, it is small, yet features thugra, botanical decorations, and Arabic calligraphy condensed into a limited space.

 With its 19th-century design that is quite different from modern Egyptian coins, this is a fascinating piece for anyone who collects silver coins from around the world.

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 Recommended for your collection

 This coin is particularly well-suited to collections with the following themes:

 This is recommended for collectors of Egyptian coins, Ottoman Empire coins, Islamic silver coins, 19th-century silver coins, Tougra coins, Middle Eastern and North African coins, and antique coins from around the world.

 Because it is categorized as KM#228, this type is of interest to collectors who collect similar types by era and reign.

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 Product condition

 You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.

 The images show signs of wear and tear due to age, including minor scratches, scuffs, and discoloration.

 On the other hand, the design elements that characterize this type, such as the central tugra, the botanical motif, and the main characters and year on the reverse side, can be identified.

 Please refer to the photos for the actual condition of the 19th-century historical silver coin, including any age-related changes that may occur over time.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 Q. What is the face value of this coin?
 A. 1 Kirsh (1 Qirsh / Piastre).

 Q. What year is this coin from?
 A. This is a type for Year 8 of a reign, with AH 1255 as the base year. The notation is AH 1255/8.

 Q. Is it a silver coin?
 A. Yes. According to the records, it is a silver coin with a silver purity of .833.

 Q. How much does it weigh?
 A. This type has a weight of approximately 1.42g.

 Q. What is the complex, letter-like design on the surface?
 A. This is a decorative seal called a Tughra, which symbolizes the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

 Q. In whose era was this coin issued?
 A. This was during the reign of Abdülmecid I, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

 Q. Is there a catalog number?
 A. KM#228

 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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