Identify the Egyptian Gold Coins on this 22k Bracelet

candy2012mustang · August 9, 2012 2:19PM

Hi Guys-

I tried on a bracelet that a friend I know may scrap soon for its gold content (over $2,600 USD). The Bracelet is probably mid-1800's and 22k gold. The clasp is neat, it holds the bracelet together with a gold pin.

Can anybody identify the coins? Are they worth any more than the melt price of their gold content?

Sorry for the fuzzy iphone pics

HoledandCreative · August 9, 2012 5:22PM

Very nice. Can you show a pic of the other side of the coins?

LochNESS · August 9, 2012 10:57PM

There are a number of silver Qirsh (see KM# 292, 293 and 295) that seem to match your bracelet. The golds all have different designs. More likely these are gold-plated silvers?

candy2012mustang · August 10, 2012 2:34AM

That is exactly what I thought, then I found ones online (apparently not listed in Krause) that are mid - 1800's 50 Quirsh Gold coins that look simular to them. The coins were tested as around 22k with an electronic gold tester...

LochNESS · August 10, 2012 6:14AM

Sounds like a match! If they tested then they are likely. Condition hard to say from these pics, but a lot of jewelry gets cleaned. That's the only thing I can think of that would affect value - aside from the mountings damage of course. Based on all that, no idea what they could be worth.

DCH · August 10, 2012 12:51PM

These are Turkish 25 or 50 Kurush of Mohammed V(1909-1918), KM#752 or 753. Note the 'reshat' to the right of the toughra. Regnal year 4 is visible on a couple of the coins, dating them 1911.

LochNESS · August 10, 2012 5:45PM

Looks more like El Ghazi than Reshat - but great call on Turkey! Amazing how similar the design is to the Egypt Qirsh.

Similar name, too (Qirsh vs Kurush) ... I wonder if they share a common ancestor? Like the words "cent" ... "penny" ...

Andres · August 10, 2012 7:01PM

Both Turkey and Egypt , amongst others belonged to the Ottoman empire (1299-1923)

LochNESS · August 11, 2012 8:50PM

I knew it!

I had a feeling. I knew Turkey was the hub of the O.E. but couldn't remember if Egypt was included. Thanks, Andres!

candy2012mustang · August 14, 2012 1:47PM

If I get a shot at them I will buy one and post pictures - I really have no idea what they are worth over gold (if anything)

LochNESS · August 15, 2012 5:58AM

Most of the Turkish coins I've dealt are coppers, so I'm not sure what the market is for these specific types. But I believe there is a strong market in general for Ottoman Empire and would be surprised if you could not find history in Heritage Auctions' archives. Their archive search feature can be difficult sometimes if you don't know how to wield it, but effective

Identify the Egyptian Gold Coins on this 22k Bracelet

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