½ Zolota /15 Para/ - Mustafa II
| Silver | 18.8 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa II (1695-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1102-1106 (1691-1695) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 15 Para (⅜) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#75873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Islamic text
Script: Arabic
Comment
Ottoman, Mustafa II, AR 40 Para, Edirne, 1102AHInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa II, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to issue coins in the traditional Islamic style, featuring the name of the mint and the date of issue in Arabic script. This coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Istanbul (then known as Constantinople) in the year 1104 (1693) and features the name of the mint and the date in Arabic script on one side, and the name of the Sultan and the denomination in Turkish on the other. This coin is a rare example of the blending of Islamic and Turkish traditions in Ottoman coinage during this period.
