© Sipahi
© Sipahi
½ Zer-i Mahbub I.Abdülhamid, İslambol
1187 (1773) year| Gold | 1.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | State Treasury (Ottoman Empire) |
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Zeri Mahbub (1.75) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
SULTANÜ'L-BERREYNİ
VE HAKANÜ'L-BAHREYNİ
ES-SULTAN İBNİ
ES-SULTAN
Translation:
Sultan of the two continents,
and Khan of the two seas,
The Sultan son of the Sultan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid I, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design reflects this modernization, as it features a stylized depiction of the Sultan's tughra (monogram) on one side and a stylized representation of the Kaaba on the other. This blending of traditional Islamic motifs with modern design elements makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
