Mint State Egypt Ottoman Empire copper 1 para coin. Dated 1255 year 5 AH = 1844 CE. Elusive type in mint state. Well struck, toned with underlying luster when viewed with oblique lighting. Certified by NGC to MS 64, date not in census database.
From old collection in old NGC holder, possible upgrade candidate. We received a question asking if this is a "10 para" coin. We contacted NGC and were told this is a para with just a bump or something next to the 1 that makes it look like a 10. The item "1844 NGC MS 64 Egypt Ottoman Empire 1 Para 1255/5 Mint State Coin (20022703C)" is in sale since Thursday, February 27, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Africa\Egypt". The seller is "caesars_ghost" and is located in San Pedro, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.