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Egypt 1 Qirsh silver coin 1910 120 AED

Name: Egypt 1 Qirsh silver coin 1910 120 AED
Price: 120 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 120

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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: 25th March 2026

Description

🪙 Basic Information
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 1 Qirsh (قرش)
• Year: 1910
• Ruler: Sultan Mehmed V Reshad (Ottoman Empire)
• Material: Silver

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🏛️ Historical Context
• This coin was issued during the Ottoman rule over Egypt.
• Sultan Mehmed V ruled from 1909 to 1918, so this coin belongs to the early part of his reign.
• Egypt at that time was still officially part of the Ottoman Empire, although under British influence.

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⚖️ Specifications (typical for this coin)
• Metal: Silver (.833 fineness approx.)
• Weight: ~1.2–1.3 grams
• Diameter: ~18 mm

(Exact weight may vary slightly depending on wear)

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🔍 Design Details
• Obverse:
• Ottoman tughra (calligraphic signature) of Sultan Mehmed V
• Decorative floral elements
• Reverse:
• Denomination (1 Qirsh)
• Mint year in both Hijri and Gregorian formats (depending on type)

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📊 Grade (from slab)
• Grading Company: MEGA (Middle East Grading Alliance)
• Grade: VF 30 (Very Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Main details still visible
• Collectible condition

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💰 Estimated Value (approx.)
• VF condition:
• Around $10 – $30 USD
• Could be higher if:
• Strong eye appeal
• Rare variation or mint mark

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⭐ Collector Notes
• These coins are popular among Middle Eastern collectors
• Not very rare, but still desirable due to:
• Ottoman history
• Silver content
• Value is more numismatic (collector) than metal-based