1 Qirsh 1914, Diameter 23 mm [Egypt]

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Reverse
In the central part - a three-line inscription in Ottoman Turkish: "ضرب في مصر", which translates to: "STRUCK IN EGYPT". Below - the year of accession to the throne of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V in Indo-Arabic numerals: "١٣٢٧" - 1327 AH (Islamic calendar) or 1905 AD. Above - the number: "٦" - "6", meaning the 6th year of reign or 1914 AD. Around the rim are 17 five-pointed stars.
Obverse
In the central part - a tughra, to its right is depicted a rose. Below - the inscription 1 qirsh in Ottoman Turkish: "۱ش". Around the rim is a decorative raised pattern of leaves and flowers.