Ottoman kurus

Also known as: Piastre

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

18th to 20th century

Issuing entity

Ottoman Empire

A silver denomination of the Ottoman monetary system, bearing the tughra of the reigning sultan.

Historical context

Standards were repeatedly revised across reigns and monetary reforms.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Accession-year dating conventions require explanation from a verified source
  • Weight standards by reign await transcription
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