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Unidentified Islamic Coin (Id: Ottoman Empire 5 Kurus - Abdülhamid II - 1908)

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Hi guys I got an unidentified Islamic coin. Its 6.04g and 23mm. Can anyone confirm what it is? thanks in advance

Unidentified-Islamic-Coin-Id:-Ottoman-Empire-5-Kurus---Abdülhamid-II---1908
Unidentified-Islamic-Coin-Id:-Ottoman-Empire-5-Kurus---Abdülhamid-II---1908
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first4, your coin looks very much like this one:
Ottoman Empire 5 Kurus - Abdülhamid II - 1908
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15521.html
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it appears to be what Hondo linked to.
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@first, you might benefit from trying either google lens or the coin-o-scope app on your phone. I tried both of them on your coin, and the top choice was correct. We are glad of course to help you here with your identifications.
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