1 Qirsh 1892, Diameter 16 mm. Stars on Obverse [Egypt]

Name: Монеты 1 Qirsh 1892, Diameter 16 mm. Stars on Obverse [Egypt]
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Reverse
Three five-pointed stars are depicted along the upper edge arc. In the central part, there is a three-line inscription in Ottoman Turkish: "ضرب في مصر", which translates to: "STRUCK IN EGYPT". Below is the year of accession of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II in Indo-Arabic numerals: "١٢٩٣" - 1293 AH (Islamic calendar) or 1876 AD (Gregorian). At the top is the number: "۱۷" - "17", signifying the 17th year of his reign or 1892 AD. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.
Obverse
In the upper part, along the coin's edge arc, are seven five-pointed stars. The central part features the personal cipher (tughra) of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Below is the inscription for 1 Qirsh in Ottoman Turkish: "۱ش". In the lower part, along the coin's edge arc, are depictions of rose bushes. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.