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½ Zeri Mahbub - Mustafa III Islambol
1171 (1766-1774) years| Gold | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1171 (1766-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Zeri Mahbub (1.75) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#62674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Zeri Mahbub - Mustafa III (Islambol) 1171 (1766-1774) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it was only used for certain special coins, such as this one. The fact that this coin was made of gold suggests that it was a high-value coin and may have been used for important transactions or as a symbol of status.
