Accession No

TEMP.02933

Description

Circular '1/40 qirsh' coin of copper alloy. The obverse bears a Tughra seal, probably that of Abdul Hamid II, with a flower on the right and regnal year, 12 year, and mintmark below. The Arabic inscription on the reverse reads 'Struck in Egypt. A quarter of a tenth Qirsh. 1293'.

Place

Africa; North Africa; Egypt

Period

late 19th century early 20th century

Source

Department

Arch

Reference Numbers

TEMP.02933

Cultural Affliation

Material

Metal; Copper Alloy

Local Term

Measurements

18mm x 18mm

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