Obverse

Reverse

Depends on exact diameter/weight, likely 10 or 20 Para

Ottoman 10 Para / 20 Para / Piastre (Abdulaziz)

Ottoman Empire · 1861 (AH 1277)

A dark, worn copper Ottoman coin featuring the tughra of Sultan Abdulaziz on the obverse and mint/date inscription on the reverse.

Country: Ottoman Empire
Year: 1861 (AH 1277)
Denomination: Depends on exact diameter/weight, likely 10 or 20 Para
Metal: Copper
Grade: Fair to Good (heavy wear, dark patina, legible primary design elements)

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Overview

A dark, worn copper Ottoman coin featuring the tughra of Sultan Abdulaziz on the obverse and mint/date inscription on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz (1861–1876), a period of Ottoman modernization efforts and significant financial strain leading up to the Eastern Crisis.

Obverse (front)

Features the elaborate calligraphic monogram (tughra) of Sultan Abdulaziz, flanked by floral motifs.

Reverse (back)

Inscribed with 'Duriba fi Misr' or 'Kostantiniyye' and the accession/mint year AH 1277 (1861) with regnal year indicators.

Estimated value

$2 - $15 depending on condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, exact denomination, and regnal year variations

Grade assessment

Fair to Good (heavy wear, dark patina, legible primary design elements)

Mintage & rarity

Common to fair availability in circulated condition

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight against official mint specifications; counterfeit 19th-century Ottoman coppers are relatively uncommon due to low base-metal value.

Notable varieties & errors

Variations in regnal years and mint engraver flourishes

Similar coins

Other Ottoman copper coins of the 19th century from Mahmud II, Abdulmejid I, or Abdul Hamid II

Care & preservation

Store in a stable, dry environment. Avoid cleaning or harsh rubbing to preserve original patina and prevent surface damage.

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