Ottoman Empire, temp. Abdul Hamid II, AR 5 Kurush, Constantinople Mint, AH 1293 year 11

Ottoman Empire, temp. Abdul Hamid II, AH 1293-1327 / AD 1876-1909, AR 5 Kurush(silver,5.74g,23.7mm), Constantinople Mint, AH 1293 year 11

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الدولة العثمانية، في عهد عبد الحميد الثاني، ٥ كوروش فضي، ضرب في القسطنطينية، ١٢٩٣ هـ، السنة السادسة عشر

Era/Ruler: Ottoman Empire, time Abdul Hamid II

Mint/Date : Constantinople, AH 1293 year 11

Denom : AR 5 Kurush

Wt/Dia : 5.74 g / 23.7 mm

Obv: Toughra within circle of stars and crescent

Rev: "May he be victorious, Struck in Constantinople, 1293"; within circle of stars and crescent border

Ref: KM 720

Rarity/Choice: Common, EF (lightly toned and in great condition)

Note: Abdul Hamid II was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1909. His reign was marked by efforts to modernize the empire while also facing challenges such as nationalist movements and territorial losses. The Constantinople Mint, located in the capital city of the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Istanbul), was one of the principal mints responsible for producing coins for circulation throughout the empire's territories.