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½ Zeri Mahbub - Selim III Islambol
1203 (1789) year| Gold | 1.19 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Zeri Mahbub (1.75) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#135790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Zeri Mahbub - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 (1789) gold coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Sultan Selim III, who ruled from 1789 to 1807 and is known for his attempts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and address its financial difficulties. The coin's design, which features a stylized portrait of the sultan and an inscription in Arabic, reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of the Ottoman Empire during this period.
