¼ Budju - Selim III 1204-1220 (1790-1806) front ¼ Budju - Selim III 1204-1220 (1790-1806) back
¼ Budju - Selim III 1204-1220 (1790-1806) photo
© David Mikeladze

¼ Budju - Selim III

 
Silver 3.3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Algiers (Algeria)
Sultan
Selim III (1789-1798, 1801-1807)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1204-1220 (1790-1806)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Budju
Currency
Budju (1517-1848)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#71445
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Beaded circle . Mintname above year

Script: Arabic

Edge

Hammered irregular, angles

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Selim III, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. This coin, which was minted in Algiers, Algeria, reflects the cultural and economic ties between the Ottoman Empire and North Africa during that time.