Turkey / Ottoman Empire - Abdul Hamid II - 100 Kuruş - AH 1293, Regnal Year 32 (1906/1907) - Constantinople - .917 ...

Turkey / Ottoman Empire - Abdul Hamid II - 100 Kuruş - AH 1293, Regnal Year 32 (1906/1907) - Constantinople - .917 Gold - 7.198 g (approx. 6.60 g Net Gold, 0.212 Troy Oz.) - KM#730 A reduced buyer's premium of only 10% + VAT on the premium applies to this item. A gold 100 Kuruş coin of the Ottoman Empire from the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909). The coin bears the accession date AH 1293 and regnal year 32, corresponding approximately to 1906/1907. Identification as the standard circulation type KM#730 is further supported by the actual weight of 7.198 g, which is very close to the standard weight of 7.216 g. The type was struck in .917 fine gold with a standard diameter of 22 mm. Obverse: The tughra of Sultan Abdul Hamid II at center, with the title "الغازي" ("al-Ghazi" - "The Victorious Warrior") to the right. Below is the regnal year "سنة ٣٢" ("Year 32"), surrounded by laurel branches, with seven stars above the tughra. Reverse: Within a laurel wreath, the inscriptions: "عز نصره" ("May his victory be glorious") "ضرب في قسطنطينية" ("Struck in Constantinople") "١٢٩٣" ("1293") A star appears above. Ruler: Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909). Denomination: 100 Kuruş. Date: AH 1293, Regnal Year 32 - approximately 1906/1907. Professional auction records for the same KM#730 and regnal year 32 likewise date the issue to 1906/1907. Mint: Constantinople. Composition: .917 gold. Actual weight: 7.198 g. Net gold based on actual weight: approximately 6.60 g, approximately 0.212 troy oz. Standard weight: 7.216 g. Standard diameter: 22 mm. Edge: Reeded. KM#730.