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½ Findik - Selim III Islambol
1203 (1789-1806) years| Gold (.800) | 1.70 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789-1806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Findik (2.5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.800) |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date (1203) in circle ring
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Dareba
fi
Islambol
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Findik - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the empire. Sultan Selim III, who ruled from 1789 to 1806, was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and promote cultural and artistic development. This coin, which features an image of the sultan on one side and the Ottoman crest on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions throughout the empire during this time of transformation.
