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¼ Budju - Abdul Hamid I
| Silver | 3.40 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1199 (1774-1785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
جزاير
١١٨٩
Translation:
Struck
In
Algeria
1189
Interesting fact
The ¼ Budju coin from the Regency of Algiers (Algeria) made of Silver weighing 3.40 g was minted during the reign of Abdul Hamid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1774 to 1785. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during that time and was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's currency system.
