Date:20th of January 1876 - 15th of January 1877 (c.)
Description:
Egyptian copper-nickel 2/10 qirsh, Hejira date 1293 (20 January 1876-15 January 1877)
Diameter 17.5mm
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 within a wreath of flowers. The reverse features a large central 2 in Arabic. Below is the first year of the reign of Abdul Hamid II, 1293 Hejira calendar, surrounded by Arabic writing.
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Egyptian copper-nickel 2/10 qirsh, Hejira date 1293 (20 January 1876-15 January 1877) Diameter 17.5mm ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.350 (66/17338)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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