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⅛ Budju, 3 Mazuna - Abdul Hamid I
| Silver | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1203 (1774-1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Budju (0.125) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في جزاير
١١٨٩
Translation:
Struck in Algeria
1189
Comment
Weight varies 1.59-1.72 grams.Interesting fact
The ⅛ Budju, 3 Mazuna coin from the Regency of Algiers (Algeria) made of Silver weighing 1.8 g was minted during the reign of Abdul Hamid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1774 to 1789. This coin was used as a form of currency in the Regency of Algiers, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The coin's design features the Ottoman Empire's coat of arms on one side and the Regency of Algiers' emblem on the other. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency during that time period.
