½ Abbasi - Ahmed III
1115 (1704) year| Silver | 2.67 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed III (1703-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1115 (1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Abbasi |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 4 lines.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Abbasi - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III, who ruled from 1703 to 1730, a period marked by increased trade and cultural exchange between the Ottoman Empire and Europe. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also reflect the empire's efforts to standardize its currency and facilitate trade during this time.
