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25 Kuruş - Mehmed VI
| Issuer | Ottoman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 1919-1920 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by the ornate tughra (imperial cipher) of Sultan Mehmed VI rendered in fine calligraphic relief, set against a plain polished ground. The tughra is surrounded by a circular Arabic legend occupying the inner border, with the regnal year and accession year inscribed in Arabic numerals flanking the device. An outer beaded border frames the entire composition, characteristic of late Ottoman gold coinage. The overall design follows the traditional Ottoman format established for gold fraction pieces of this period, with the tughra serving as the primary heraldic symbol of sultanic authority. |
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| Reverse description | Central field bearing a three-line Arabic inscription enclosed within an inner circle, reading the mint formula and denomination. Surrounding this central cartouche is a broad circular Arabic legend in flowing calligraphic script, wrapping the full circumference of the field. The phrase 'azza nasruhu' (may his victory be glorious) appears prominently, accompanied by the mint name Kostantiniyye (Constantinople) and the denomination of 25 kurush. An outer beaded border identical to the obverse completes the design, consistent with the standardized reverse format of Ottoman gold coinage under Mehmed VI. |
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| Reverse lettering | عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية ٢٥ قروش |
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