½ Zeri Mahbub - Abdulhamid I 1187 (1773) front ½ Zeri Mahbub - Abdulhamid I 1187 (1773) back
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½ Zeri Mahbub - Abdulhamid I

1187 (1773) year
Gold 1.50 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1187 (1773)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Zeri Mahbub (3)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.50 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#116125
Rarity index
94%

Comment

Note: Assumed face value of 6 for the gold Zeri Mahbub

Interesting fact

The ½ Zeri Mahbub - Abdulhamid I 1187 (1773) gold coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great historical significance. The coin was minted in 1187 AH (1773 AD), which was during the reign of Abdulhamid I, the second Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. This was a period of great expansion and cultural achievement for the Ottoman Empire, and the coin reflects the rich cultural heritage of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 1.50 g makes it a valuable and rare collector's item.