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Egypt 10 qirsh silver coin 1876 200 AED

Name: Egypt 10 qirsh silver coin 1876 200 AED
Price: 200 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 24th March 2026

Description

🪙 Coin Overview
• Country: Egypt (Ottoman period)
• Denomination: 10 Qirsh (10 Piastres)
• Year: 1876
• Ruler: Sultan Abdul Hamid II
• Material: Silver

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👑 About the Ruler
• Sultan Abdul Hamid II ruled the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909)
• Egypt at that time was officially under Ottoman rule
• Coins carry the Sultan’s name and imperial symbols

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🔍 Coin Details
• Type: Milled (machine-made)
• Design:
• Obverse: Ottoman tughra (royal calligraphic signature of the Sultan)
• Reverse: Wreath design with inscriptions (date + denomination)
• Style: Classic Ottoman Islamic calligraphy

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🏷️ Grading Information
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: VF 20 (Very Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Good visible details

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⚖️ Specifications (Typical)
• Weight: ~12.5 grams
• Silver purity: ~83% silver
• Diameter: ~30–32 mm

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💰 Value (Estimated)
• Approximate value: $40 – $90 USD

💡 Depends on:
• Condition (VF is good)
• Clarity of tughra and details
• Collector demand (Ottoman coins are popular)

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⭐ Important Notes
• ✔️ More collectible than modern coins
• ✔️ Ottoman coins have strong demand
• ✔️ Historical + silver value combined

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📊 Summary
• ✔️ Silver coin (~83%)
• ✔️ Good grade (VF 20)
• ✔️ Strong historical importance
• ⭐ Better collector value than most common coins

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