Ottoman Empire. 'Abd al-Hamid II, AH 1293-1327 / AD 1876-1909. 10 Qirsh AH 1293, RY 23 = AD 1897/8 (Gold, 14 mm, 0.85 g, 12 h), Misr (Cairo). Ṭughrā of ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd II; to right, el-ghāzī; below, 10sh (10 qirsh). Rev. In field: ٢٣ / ḍuriba fī Miṣr / ١٢٩٣ (‘Regnal Year 23; struck in Miṣr; accession year 1293’ in Arabic). KM 282. Pere 976. Sultan 604. In NGC encapsulation, graded MS 61. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.


Gold fractional coinage of ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd II struck in Egypt reflects the continued operation of the Cairo mint within the Ottoman imperial system. These issues combine the imperial ṭughrā with clear denomination marks and regnal dating, following established Ottoman monetary conventions.

The dual dating system, giving both the accession year (AH 1293) and the regnal year (23), allows precise chronological placement of the coin to AH 1315 (AD 1897/8). Such fractional gold pieces were produced for circulation alongside larger denominations and are commonly encountered, though well-preserved Mint State examples remain highly desirable.