½ Zolota - Ahmed III (Kostantiniyye) 1115 (1704) front ½ Zolota - Ahmed III (Kostantiniyye) 1115 (1704) back
½ Zolota - Ahmed III (Kostantiniyye) 1115 (1704) photo
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½ Zolota - Ahmed III Kostantiniyye

1115 (1704) year
Billon (.465 silver) 10 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Ahmed III (1703-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1115 (1704)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
15 Para (⅜)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon (.465 silver)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#53698
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering: sultan ul berreyn ve hakan ul bahreyn es sultan ibn mim es sultan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Zolota coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III, who ruled from 1703 to 1730. This coin was minted in 1115 (1704) in the city of Kostantiniyye (modern-day Istanbul), which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The coin was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighed 10 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin is a significant piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire during the early 18th century.