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100 Kurush (1 Gold Lira)

Ottoman Empire 100 Kurush (Lira) - Abdul Hamid II

Ottoman Empire (Modern-day Turkey) · AH 1293 // RY 33 (Approx. 1908 AD)

A classic Ottoman gold coin featuring the Sultan's calligraphic monogram (Tughra) on the obverse and registry information on the reverse.

Country: Ottoman Empire (Modern-day Turkey)
Year: AH 1293 // RY 33 (Approx. 1908 AD)
Denomination: 100 Kurush (1 Gold Lira)
Metal: 0.917 Gold

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Overview

A classic Ottoman gold coin featuring the Sultan's calligraphic monogram (Tughra) on the obverse and registry information on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the last Sultan to exert effective control over the fracturing Ottoman State. This period saw the 'Young Turk Revolution' and significant modernization efforts mixed with political turmoil.

Obverse (front)

Features the Tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked by five stars at the top. The regnal year '33' is visible to the right of the Tughra.

Reverse (back)

Arabic inscription 'Azzanassruhu Dhuriba fi Kostantiniyye 1293' (May he be victorious, struck in Constantinople, 1293 AH), surrounded by an ornate wreath.

Estimated value

$480 - $550 (primarily based on gold bullion value plus a small numismatic premium)

What drives this coin's value

Current gold spot price is the primary factor. Higher grades (MS-60+) or rare regnal years can command a higher collector premium.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) - Shows light wear on the higher calligraphic elements but retains crisp wreath details and original luster.

Mintage & rarity

Common; high mintage year for this series.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify weight (7.22g) and diameter (22mm) precisely. Modern jewelry copies exist; authentic coins have crisp, sharp lettering and correct gold fineness (22k).

Notable varieties & errors

Standard currency issue; no major varieties for this specific year.

Similar coins

Often confused with the smaller 25 or 50 Kurush coins, or the larger 250 and 500 Kurush 'Monnaie-de-Luxe' decorative issues which have different diameters.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Gold is soft and scratches easily; do not clean or polish chemically. Store in a PVC-free plastic holder or capsule.

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