Minted in the year 1255/5, the 100 Kuruş coin is part of the Ottoman Empire's coin catalog and belongs to the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839–1861). It was struck at the Kostantiniye (Constantinople) mint. The coin's rarity level is classified as RR.
The accession number of the coin is represented by the symbol ٥, while the minting year is marked with the symbol ١٢٥٥. On the obverse side, beneath the tughra of Sultan Abdülmecid, the accession number (5) and the word 'sene' (year) are inscribed. On the reverse side, the inscription reads 'Minted at the Kostantiniye Mint,' with the Sultan’s accession year (1255) displayed below.
The coin is made of gold. These coins typically weigh an average of 7.11 grams and have a diameter of 22.04 millimeters.
Abdülmecid · 100 Ottoman Lira · (1255/5) · Constantinople
Technical Information Details Country Ottoman Empire Period Sultan Abdülmecid • (1839–1861) Coin Name 100 Kuruş Metal Gold • Au Minting Year 1255/5 • (Hijri) Obverse Tughra of Sultan Abdülmecid with the accession number (5) and 'sene' beneath Reverse 'Minted at the Kostantiniye Mint' with the Sultan’s accession year (1255) below Weight (gr) 7.11 Diameter (mm) 22.04 Thickness -