20 Para 1878 [Egypt]

Name: Монеты 20 Para 1878 [Egypt]
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Reverse
In the central part - an inscription in 3 lines in Ottoman Turkish: "ضرب في مصر", which translates to: "STRUCK IN EGYPT". Below - the year of accession to the throne of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II in Indo-Arabic numerals: "١٢٩٣" - 1293 AH (Islamic calendar) or 1876 AD (Gregorian). Above - the numeral: "٣" - "3", meaning the 3rd year of reign or 1878 AD. Decorative raised denticles are arranged along the edge of the rim.
Obverse
In the central part is depicted the tughra of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. To the right - a flower. Below in 2 lines an inscription in Ottoman Turkish: "پ٢٠", which translates to: "20 PARA". Decorative raised denticles are arranged along the edge of the rim.