Egyptian Five Qirsh

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Date:28th of January 1876 - 15th of January 1877 (c.)

Description:

Egyptian copper-nickel 5 qirsh

Hejira date 1293 (28 January 1876-15 January 1877)

Diameter 21mm

The obverse features the tughra, a calligraphic seal or signature of Abdul Hamid II. There is a flower to the right and the denomination is below. The reverse features a large central number 5 in Arabic. The accession date of Abdul Hamid II, 1293, is below encircled by Arabic script.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.132 (66/17203)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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