Ottoman kurus
Also known as: Piastre
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
18th to 20th century
Issuing entity
Ottoman EmpireA 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