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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this stunning Ottoman gold 100 Kurush of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad, struck at the imperial mint of Kostantiniye (Constantinople) during the final chapter of the Ottoman Empire.
Dated 1327 AH, Year 4, 1909 AD and corresponding to the reign of Sultan Mehmed V from 1909–1918 AD, this magnificent AV gold coin weighs 7.18 grams and measures approximately 23 mm in diameter. Graded Very Fine, it presents an exceptional combination of substantial gold content, imperial symbolism and the fascinating history of the late Ottoman world.
With a weight of 7.18 grams of gold and a diameter of 23 mm, the 100 Kurush represents an important denomination within the late Ottoman monetary system. Unlike paper currency, this coin embodies its value in a tangible precious metal while simultaneously preserving an authentic record of Ottoman sovereignty. The designation AV, commonly used in numismatics for aurum or gold, underlines its status as a gold issue. Its Very Fine condition retains substantial detail across the tughra, inscriptions, wreath and ornamental elements, allowing the historic design to remain clearly appreciable.
Sultan Mehmed V Reşad ascended the Ottoman throne in 1909, becoming the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman dynasty and reigning during one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in Ottoman history. His reign encompassed the final years of an empire that had endured for more than six centuries. The early 20th century brought profound political, military and economic changes, while Constantinople remained the magnificent imperial capital and one of the most important cities connecting Europe and the Islamic world. Ottoman Gold coinage issued during this period therefore belongs to a particularly compelling era in the history of the Ottoman Empire: a time when centuries-old imperial traditions stood alongside the rapidly changing modern world.
The obverse proudly displays the tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad, the highly stylised imperial monogram that represented the authority and sovereignty of the Ottoman Sultan. Surrounded by an elegant wreath and ornamental details, the design creates a striking visual expression of imperial power. The reverse carries the denomination and Ottoman inscriptions together with the 1327 AH date and the regnal year, framed within an elaborate laurel wreath. The stars, floral ornamentation and finely executed calligraphy give the coin an unmistakable late-Ottoman character, while the Kostantiniye mint designation connects it directly with the imperial capital.
For the modern investor in historical precious metals, this Ottoman gold treasure offers something considerably more enduring than bullion alone. It combines gold, imperial provenance, historical scarcity and tangible heritage within a single 23 mm object. The coin witnessed the final decade of an empire whose influence shaped Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the wider Islamic world for centuries. Every surviving example therefore carries not only precious-metal value but also a physical connection to the closing era of Ottoman imperial history.
This exceptional Mehmed V 100 Kurush is a distinguished historical asset for those who appreciate the convergence of luxury, precious metals and world history. Its Ottoman imperial imagery, Kostantiniye mint origin, substantial gold weight and connection to the reign of Mehmed V make it an evocative representation of the final generation of Ottoman gold coinage.
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