Egypt Silver Coin 1903 AD Five Qirsh Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II W Mark XF++
Description: A beautiful choice extremely fine or much better 1293 AH 29th year of Sultan Abdul Hamid II reign, or 1903 AD, Egyptian Five Qirsh (or pistres) silver coin. The coin depicts the tughra of Abdul Hamid the second with the denomination under it and a rose to its right all surrounded by branches and having two crossing quivers under it all. The reverse says "Duribah Fi Misr" or struck in Egypt with the number 29 over the "beh" in duribah (for 29th regnal year of Abdul-Hamid's reign) and the date 1293 AH under it for the year when Abdul-Hamid ascended the throne, all surrounded by branches and having three stars on top. The coin has a reeded edge. Just a beautiful design and a great looking coin. The coin is beautiful and is lightly toned with some luster. The coin still has all of its details well preserved and very readable. Please carefully review scan presented as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1903.
Mint: Egypt, actually these coins were struck in Berlin as evidenced by the mint mark "W" at the bottom of the obverse.
Size and weight: This is a 5 Qirsh, weighs approximately 7 grams of 0.833 silver and is about 26 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #294.
Condition: I would grade this coin as choice extremely fine with all the details being well preserved and very nice eye appeal. It does have wear to the highest points with the floral details being relatively well preserved. It also has minor scratches and some minor bag marks all of which can be seen in the photos. The coin has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. It is nicely toned with some luster and nice eye appeal. The coin is problem free with honest even light wear. Please see photo for additional condition information.
