Egypt 20 Qirsh AH1293//10 W MS62 NGC

The Egypt 20 Qirsh AH1293//10 silver coin, certified MS62 by NGC, was struck during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II under Ottoman rule and represents one of the most elegant large silver issues of late 19th-century Egypt. The date “AH1293” corresponds to the accession year of Sultan Abdul Hamid II in the Islamic Hijri calendar, while the “//10” denotes the tenth regnal year, equivalent to approximately 1883 AD. Issued during a period of major political and economic change, this coin circulated at a time when Egypt remained officially part of the Ottoman Empire while increasingly falling under British influence following the British occupation of 1882.

The obverse features the ornate Ottoman tughra of Sultan Abdul Hamid II surrounded by floral wreaths, stars, and military motifs including crossed weapons and banners, symbolizing imperial authority and strength. The reverse displays intricate Arabic calligraphy within an elegant floral wreath design, showcasing the highly artistic style characteristic of Ottoman coinage. The combination of Islamic calligraphy and decorative engraving gives these Egyptian-Ottoman silver coins a distinctive appearance highly sought after by world coin collectors.