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Æ Manghir, Mustafa III, 1187AH
1187 (1773) year| Copper | 3.30 g | 21.50 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mangir (¼) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 21.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1757 to 1774. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant challenges, including the loss of territories in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and Mustafa III implemented various reforms to try to address these issues. The coin itself is a reflection of the economic and political changes that were taking place in the Ottoman Empire during this time.
