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¼ Sultani - Ahmed I
1013 (1605) year| Gold | 0.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed I (1603-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1013 (1605) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Sultani (5) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sultan title, mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
تونس
١٠١٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Tunis
1013
Comment
Note: Unknown face value for the Sultani. Assumed here as 20.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmed I, who was the first Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to issue gold coins as a standard circulating currency, rather than just as a ceremonial or commemorative coinage. This indicates that the coin was part of a significant shift in the Ottoman Empire's monetary policy and may have played a role in facilitating trade and commerce during that time.
