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Description
This coin is a 20 Kurush minted under the reign of Abdulaziz in 1869. It represents a monetary unit of Turkey. The coin is struck in silver.
The coin weighs 23.39 grams and has a diameter of 37 millimeters. The mint is not specified, and the mintage of this coin is unknown. The year of issue is clearly indicated as 1869.
On the obverse, one can expect to find inscriptions in Arabic script, likely including the name and title of Sultan Abdulaziz, as well as the year of his accession to power and/or the year the coin was minted. Ornamental motifs typical of Ottoman numismatics of this period may also be present.
The reverse of the coin most likely displays the face value of "20 Kurush" in Arabic numerals and letters. Other decorative and symbolic elements, such as stars, crescents, or floral motifs, may be incorporated into the reverse design. The coin is part of the context of the monetary and administrative reforms undertaken by the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century, aimed at modernizing the economy and strengthening central power.
